Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 888 · 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 quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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