Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 448 · 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) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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