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Unlocking reading: Comprehension strategies vs. knowledge building, with Daniel Willingham, Ph.D.

Science of Reading: The Podcast

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The Importance of Knowledge in Reading Comprehension

This chapter explores the critical connection between background knowledge and reading comprehension, illustrating how implicit understanding enhances readers' ability to engage with texts. It discusses the limitations of comprehension strategies, suggesting that their effectiveness is contingent upon a child's decoding fluency and prior knowledge. Through relatable examples, the chapter emphasizes how expertise informs comprehension, highlighting the often unrecognized cognitive processes at play in reading.

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