Focusing on teaching reading skills like underlining and finding the main idea may not significantly improve reading comprehension beyond an hour of instruction. Research shows that having background knowledge in a specific topic, such as baseball in a study, leads to better reading comprehension than simply being a skilled reader. This highlights the crucial role of content knowledge in understanding texts and drawing accurate conclusions, emphasizing the significance of having relevant knowledge to enhance critical thinking and comprehension.
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