Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 498 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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