New World Discoveries

Cloze texts are an excellent tool for assessing student comprehension and encouraging close reading of texts. They require students to pay attention to context clues and understand the significance of specific terms within a text. The cloze text about the Age of Exploration and colonization of the New World helps illustrate the complex interactions between European explorers and the indigenous populations. It can be used in different phases of learning, from introducing new concepts to reviewing or assessing understanding. These activities promote critical thinking by requiring students to reflect on the causes and consequences of historical events. The selected cloze terms highlight key concepts and terms that are essential for understanding the broader impacts of these historical developments. This exercise is particularly useful for supporting students in connecting historical events to contemporary issues, enhancing their ability to analyze and synthesize information.