Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 31 · 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) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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