Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 36 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stress the important words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.

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