Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 399 · 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 soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.

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