Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 788 · 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) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Never pause, not even once.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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