Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 704 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.

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