Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 493 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.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 deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
35. 35.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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.

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