Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 559 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.

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