Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 94 · 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 the whole story very quietly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.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
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Shout every single word.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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