The Ballad of Don Quixote
Richard
How to Play Cloze Games
A cloze game is a reading comprehension activity where certain words are removed from a text and you need to fill in the blanks with the correct words. This helps improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and understanding of context.
Type In Mode
In this mode, you can:
- Type your answers directly into the blank spaces
- Get instant feedback as you type - correct answers show green, incorrect show red
- Use the keyboard for faster input and navigation
- Submit answers to check your overall progress
Drag & Drop Mode
Switch to Drag & Drop mode to:
- Drag words from the word bank and drop them into blank spaces
- Click on words in the bank to automatically fill blanks
- Click on blanks to select or clear them
Game Features
- Word Skip Selector: Choose how frequently words are removed (every 4th, 5th, 6th word, etc.)
- Progress Bar: Shows your completion percentage
- Color Feedback: Green for correct answers, red for incorrect ones
- Audio Player: Listen to the musical arrangement while you play
- Show Missing Words: View all the correct answers if you need help
- Reset Game: Start over with the same poem
- New Game: Get a different random poem
- Print Poem: Print the poem with blanks for offline practice
Winning
When you fill all the blanks correctly, you'll see a congratulations message and confetti animation! The progress bar will show 100% completion.
Tips
- Read the entire poem first to understand the context
- Look for grammatical clues (verb tense, articles, etc.)
- Use the audio player to hear the rhythm and flow
- Start with easier word skip settings (like every 8th word) and work your way up
- Don't be afraid to use "Show Missing Words" if you get stuck!
- Try both Type In and Drag & Drop modes to see which you prefer
Missing Words
In the days of old in La Mancha land,
a noble knight, his quest so grand,
Don Quixote, and true,
With his faithful squire, the world they'd view.
Oh, Don Quixote, man of dreams,
Gallant knight of schemes,
With lance and shield, he rides so bold,
tales of chivalry, his story's told.
With armour rusted heart so pure,
To right all wrongs, his oath sure,
On Rocinante, his steed so tall,
He'd fight honour, justice for all.
Through windmills' arms, he'd charge might,
Mistaking them for giants in the night,
For of Dulcinea, his lady fair,
In every deed, she always there.
By inns and taverns, through fields of gold,
He sought adventures, stories to unfold,
With Sancho Panza, loyal friend,
By his side until the very end.
wisdom simple, Sancho tried,
To show the truth where lied,
But Quixote’s vision, noble and grand,
Saw only magic in every land.
From castle halls to gypsy camps,
Through starry nights and misty damps,
They journeyed far, near and wide,
With dreams and hopes, their only guide.
In battles fought and kindness shown,
A legend grew, fame had grown,
Though mocked by many, loved by few,
Their spirits high, their hearts so true.
But time take its final toll,
As dreams fade out and unfold,
Quixote, weary, laid down his arms,
Returning home distant charms.
In peace he rested, his quest now done,
A hero's journey, a life well-spun,
And though he's gone, his tale remains,
A beacon bright through joy and pains.
So sing we now of Quixote's fight,
A knight old with heart so light,
In every heart his shall stay,
A timeless tale of Don Quixote's way.
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