Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 470 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stress the important words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Never practise before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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