Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 474 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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