Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 5 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never practise before the show.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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