Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 554 · 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 saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stress the important words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.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 sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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