So, background knowledge about a specific topic ... more sophisticated language structures when they integrated reading and science instruction. The main takeaway is that reading instruction ...

But this commonsense idea, backed by research, has big implications for reading instruction. Studies have shown that students’ background knowledge is a key predictor of their reading ...

The science of reading consists of both foundational skills and language skills. Developing background knowledge, vocabulary and familiarity with literature is crucial and always incorporated.