Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 967 · 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) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.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) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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