Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 198 · 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) Shout every single word. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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