Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 527 · 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) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.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
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.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
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Never pause, not even once.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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