Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 606 · 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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Shout every single word.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.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) Stand where everyone can see you.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.

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