Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 484 · 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 ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.

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