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The Cloze Procedure. Kelly Azar Kayley Johnson Dani Strait Amy Engnell. What is it?. Builds comprehension Uses semantic and syntactic clues Relies on reader’s background knowledge Filling in missing words. Step-by-Step. Classic Cloze Delete words from narrative/expository piece
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The Cloze Procedure Kelly Azar Kayley Johnson Dani Strait Amy Engnell
What is it? • Builds comprehension • Uses semantic and syntactic clues • Relies on reader’s background knowledge • Filling in missing words
Step-by-Step • Classic Cloze • Delete words from narrative/expository piece • First/last sentences, proper nouns untouched • Every 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th word deleted • Students • Fill in blanks • Use background knowledge
Variations • Oral Cloze • Teacher read aloud • Word Masking • Shared reading • Modified Cloze • Includes 3-4 word choices
References • Instructional Strategies Online. (2004). Retrieved from http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/pd/instr/strats/cloze/index.html. • Pearson Custom Education: Developing Literacy: LITR 3130. New York: Pearson Learning Solutions, p. 173-175.