Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 908 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your face to show feelings.

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