Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 478 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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