Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 871 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.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) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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