Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 176 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.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 gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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