Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 496 · 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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Change your voice for each character.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.

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