Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 929 · 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.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.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
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.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) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice

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