Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 806 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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