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The Missing Piece of Reading Comprehension: Background Knowledge
Why more reading practice isn't always enough. By Terry Kong October 14, 2026 "Reading comprehension connects new information to what we already know." Introduction Your child reads English fluently. They recognize words, pronounce them correctly, and seem comfortable reading aloud. But when you close the book and ask, "What was that about?" they struggle to explain. So you buy another reading comprehension workbook. Your child reads more passages, answers more questions, and
Terry Kong
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