Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 835 · 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) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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