Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 291 · 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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never practise before the show.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stress the important words.

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