Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 682 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Mix up the order of events.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.

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