The Lost Colony

Cloze texts are effective for teaching because they engage students in active reading and help improve comprehension by requiring them to fill in missing information. This particular cloze text on the Roanoke Colony introduces students to an important historical event while encouraging critical thinking about early American settlements. It can be used during a lesson on early colonization to spark interest and discussion. During the introduction phase, the text can provide a historical background. In the practice phase, students can work individually or in groups to complete the text, which reinforces learning. In the assessment phase, it can be used to evaluate students' understanding of the topic. Overall, cloze texts support retention of key information and vocabulary.