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Ep. 139: Why Knowledge Matters for Comprehension with Daniel Willingham and Barbara Davidson

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers

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The Science of Reading and the Science of Phonics Instruction

Scientists see the science of reading as exactly what it sounds like. Scientists have really looked at closely just starting in the last 20 or 30 years, trying to understand what are the mental processes that support effective reading. The role of knowledge is clearly crucial in both processes.

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