Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 214 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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