Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 949 · 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) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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