The Counter Armada

Cloze texts are useful for teaching because they encourage active engagement with the material. By having students fill in the blanks, they focus on understanding and recalling key information. This particular text about the Counter Armada helps students learn about an important historical event. It highlights the challenges of naval warfare and the importance of planning and supply management. Teachers can use this text in different phases of a lesson. For example, it can be used as an introduction to spark interest or as a review to reinforce learning. Additionally, it can be a tool for assessment to gauge students' understanding of the topic.