Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 50 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.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) Smile at your listeners at the end.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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