Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 201 · 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 huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stress the important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.

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