Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 385 · 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) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.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) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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