Glastonbury Abbey and Arthurian Legend

Cloze texts like the one created about Glastonbury Abbey and the Arthurian Legend are beneficial for students aged 12-16 due to several reasons. Firstly, they enhance reading comprehension by requiring students to focus on key terms, which in this case are 'Somerset', 'abbeys', 'Arthur', etc. These terms are central to understanding the historical and legendary aspects of the abbey. Secondly, the text's content is engaging for this age group, combining history with legend, which stimulates interest and curiosity. The use of a cloze text here encourages students to think critically about the intertwining of history and myth, especially in the context of King Arthur's legend. Thirdly, the short sentences and clear structure make the text accessible for younger readers, while still challenging them to fill in the blanks with appropriate terms. Additionally, this activity can serve as a springboard for discussions or further research about