Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 601 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mix up the order of events.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.

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