Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 558 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.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
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.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 high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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