Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 378 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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