Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 992 · 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) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
20. 20.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 sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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