Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 197 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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