Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 524 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Shout every single word.

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