Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 707 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Make the story three times too long.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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