CLOZE PROCEDURE

The cloze procedure, developed in 1953 by Taylor, is an easily constructed test that provides a quick snapshot of a student’s prior knowledge for a particular topic or reading selection.  Words are left blank in a reading selection in order to see if the reader can use context clues as well as prior knowledge to complete the blanks.

In order to have a good understanding of the purpose of the cloze procedure as well as how to develop a cloze sample, visit this web site:

http://english.byu.edu/novelinks/reading%20strategies/Anthem/cloze%20general.htm

View a lesson plan that uses one version of the cloze procedure at this web site: http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view_printer_friendly.asp?id=809

Answer these questions as you view the lesson plan: (1) Explain how the author of this lesson plan uses the cloze procedure. (2) What are the benefits of using the cloze passage in this lesson plan?