Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 28 · 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) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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