Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 412 · 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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Make the story three times too long.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
35. 35.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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.

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