Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 8 · 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) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (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 your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
34. 34.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
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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