Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 532 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.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) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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