Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 476 · 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) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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