Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 221 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.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) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.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) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stress the important words.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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