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How to Build Comprehension Before Students Can Decode
From The Science of Reading Formula · Hosted by Malia Hollowell
2025-08-11·876
Episode summary
In this episode of The Science of Reading Formula: Some students can’t read “cat” yet—but can explain the moral of a story better than anyone. So how do we support comprehension before decoding clicks? In this episode, we’re exploring how to nurture deep thinking while building foundational reading skills.
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Some students can’t read “cat” yet—but can explain the moral of a story better than anyone. So how do we support comprehension before decoding clicks? In this episode, we’re exploring how to nurture deep thinking while building foundational reading skills. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why decoding and comprehension must grow side-by-side.…