Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 905 · 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) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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