Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 693 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stress the important words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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