Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 895 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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