Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 195 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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