Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 425 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.

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