Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 99 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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