Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 27 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.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) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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