Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 669 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Make the story three times too long.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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