Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 761 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
14. 14.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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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