Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 991 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.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 sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stress the important words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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