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S9 E4: Comprehension is not a skill, with Hugh Catts, Ph.D.

Science of Reading: The Podcast

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The Crucial Role of Background Knowledge in Comprehension

This chapter explores how background knowledge significantly enhances reading and listening comprehension. It highlights the importance of connecting new information to existing knowledge to improve memory retention and overall understanding.

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