Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 371 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.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 soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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