Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 654 · 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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stress the important words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.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 high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Change your voice for each character.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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