Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 148 · 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) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.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) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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