Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 923 · 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) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mix up the order of events.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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