Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 652 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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