Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 921 · 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) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble the most important words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.

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