Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 748 · 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) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Shout every single word.

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