Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 245 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice

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