Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 569 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
11. 11.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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never pause, not even once.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make the story three times too long.

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