Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 662 · 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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
21. 21.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 high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.

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