Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 333 · 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) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.

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