Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 792 · 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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.

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