Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 345 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mix up the order of events.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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