Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 526 · 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) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.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) Mumble the most important words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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