Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 779 · 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) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mumble the most important words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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