Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 312 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Never practise before the show.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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