Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 946 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Change your voice for each character.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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