Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 279 · 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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Never pause, not even once.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice

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