Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 637 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.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) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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