Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 580 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.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) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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