Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 206 · 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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble the most important words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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