What is a Cloze Read and how does it help your students?

After previewing a text ( • What is a Cloze Read a... ), you can Cloze read with your students. Cloze reading is a simple strategy that may be used in any classroom where reading happens. It allows your students to hear fluent reading while also engaging in the reading process.
It's simple enough to practice. You'll read out loud and periodically pause to let your class read the next word out loud. It's best used with longer pieces of text so you give students multiple opportunities to read difficult or challenging words.