Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 757 · 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) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
20. 20.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 deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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