How Do You Teach Cloze

Develop a cloze passage omitting every 7th (or 8th or 10th) word, for example:Have the students read the entire passage before they start filling in the blanks.When they are done, students compare their work with a projection of the complete story and circle any words that are incorrect.

How can I improve my comprehension cloze?

1. Step 1: Read the entire passage once without attempting to fill in any words. Have the discipline to read through the entire passage first. …
2. Step 2: Find keywords that are linked to the blank. …
3. Step 3: Think of the most suitable word. …
4. Step 4: Check through once (at least)

What is the purpose of cloze activities?

The cloze procedure is a reading comprehension activity in which words are omitted from a passage and students are required to fill in the blanks. This procedure is incredibly useful in reading instruction because it can be easily done by any teacher and provides valuable reading comprehension information.