Reading comprehension requires broad knowledge foundation from "summary" of The Knowledge Deficit by E. D. Hirsch
To comprehend what we read, we need a wide range of background knowledge. When we read a text, we must connect the words on the page to our existing knowledge. The more we know about a particular topic, the easier it is for us to understand and remember what we read about it. This is because our brains rely on our existing knowledge to make sense of new information. Reading comprehension is not just about understanding individual words or sentences. It is about understanding the relationships between words and sentences, and how they come together to convey meaning. This requires us to draw on our background knowledge to fill in the gaps and make connections between different pieces of information. Without a solid foundation of knowledge, it is difficult to make these connections and fully understand what we are reading.
This is why students who lack background knowledge often struggle with reading comprehension. If they do not have the necessary knowledge to make sense of a text, they may find it challenging to understand the main ideas or draw inferences from the information presented. Without a broad knowledge foundation, reading becomes a superficial exercise, where students focus on decoding words rather than truly understanding the text.
In order to improve reading comprehension, students need to build their background knowledge in a wide range of subjects. This means exposing them to a diverse range of texts and topics, and encouraging them to make connections between what they read and what they already know. By building a strong knowledge foundation, students can become more proficient readers who are able to engage deeply with a variety of texts and extract meaning from them.
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