Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 115 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.

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