Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 466 · 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) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.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) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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