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The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension with Reid Smith
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
The Power of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension
This chapter examines the pivotal role background knowledge plays in reading comprehension, contrasting traditional teaching methods with knowledge-building strategies. It highlights how implicit information and prior knowledge interact with text complexity, affecting understanding and performance on assessments. Additionally, the chapter discusses instructional approaches that cater to varying levels of expertise, emphasizing the need for appropriately challenging texts to enhance learning.
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