Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 388 · 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 flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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