Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 754 · 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) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Never practise before the show.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Make the story three times too long.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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