Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 75 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.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) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.

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