Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 877 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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