Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 408 · 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) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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