Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 945 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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