Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 825 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.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) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
26. 26.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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.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 high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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