Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 634 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never pause, not even once.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stress the important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.

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