Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 339 · 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) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
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 grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.

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