Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 591 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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