Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 461 · 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) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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