Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 977 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.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) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.

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