Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 100 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Make the story three times too long.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids