Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 276 · 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) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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