Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 207 · 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 sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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