Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 867 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.

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