Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 957 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
21. 21.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 quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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