Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 334 · 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) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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