Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 4 · 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 robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (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 slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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