Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 410 · 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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.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 soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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