Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 391 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble the most important words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.

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