Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 226 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.

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