Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 18 · 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) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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