Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 724 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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