Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 348 · 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) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble the most important words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble the most important words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.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) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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