Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 210 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Shout every single word.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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