Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 274 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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