Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 278 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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