Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 577 · 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) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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