Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 766 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Never pause, not even once.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.

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