Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night

Cloze Procedure

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Author: Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by: Sucie Stevenson

In August Henry and _____ big dog Mudge always _____camping. They went with _____ parents.

Henry's mother had ____a Camp Fire Girl, ____ she knew all about_____.

She knew how to_____up a tent. She _____how to build a_____ She knew how to _____ camp food. Henry's dad _____ know anything about_____. He just came with __ guitar and a smile.

_____and Mudge loved camping. _____year they were going _____big Bear Lake, and _____ couldn't wait.

"We'll see_____, Mudge," Henry said. "We'll _____raccoons," said Henry.

Mudge _____ Henry's hand. "We might_____ see a bear," Henry _____ .

Henry was not so_____he wanted to see _____ bear. He shivered and _____an arm around Mudge.

_____gave a big, slow,_____ yawn. He drooled on _____ foot.

Henry giggled. "No _____will get us, Mudge," ______said. "We're too slippery!"

___ _ _ and Mudge and Henry's __ ___drove to Big Bear _____. They parked the car _____got ready to hike.

______had a backpack, even _____. (His had lots o_____.) Henry's mother said, "Let's_____!" And off they went.

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Word Response Substitution Henry's went Henry's been so camping set knew campfire cook Didn't camping a Henry This to Henry deer see shook even said sure a put Mudge loud Henry's bear Henry Henry parents Lake and Everyone Mudge crackers go

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References: Rylant, C. Henry and Mudge and the starry night. Reading street grade 2, unit 1 (2008). USA: Pearson/Scott Forseman Cloze activities and worksheets. Retrieved online on 6/182010 at: http://bogglesworldesl.com/cloze_activities.htm Primary school ESL. Retrieved online at: http://www.primaryschool.com.au/english2results.php

MTSU Honor Statement: This assignment/assessment was solely written by me. In no way have I plagiarized the work of or otherwise violated the copyright laws and academic conventions of fair use. I know that violations of this policy may result in my being dismissed from Middle Tennessee State University and/or appropriate legal action being taken against me. Kathleen B. Jones Date 6/18/2010