Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 449 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stress the important words.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.

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