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The Knowledge Gap in Reading: Kelly Gallagher's Insights | LLCN Brief Ep.18

Episode 18 of the Kent ISD Literacy Leaders and Coaches Network (LLCN) Brief Podcast In this episode, Kent ISD welcomes literacy expert and author Kelly Gallagher for a powerful conversation about the critical role of knowledge in reading comprehension. Drawing from his latest book, To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff, Gallagher explores why background knowledge—not just decoding skills—is essential for helping students think deeply and read critically. Hosts Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker engage Gallagher in a discussion about building knowledge-rich classrooms, supporting adolescent literacy, and developing students who can successfully navigate both digital reading environments and sustained, complex texts. This episode offers practical instructional strategies for educators seeking to strengthen comprehension, disciplinary literacy, and critical thinking across content areas. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension Prior Knowledge and Critical Thinking Development Building Knowledge Across Content Areas Creating “Biliterate” Readers in a Digital Age Sentence Study and Its Impact on Comprehension FEATURED GUEST Kelly Gallagher Author and veteran high school educator who advocates for knowledge-rich instruction to strengthen reading comprehension and critical thinking. HOST Mark Raffler, Educational Consultant, Kent Intermediate School District Sarah Shoemaker, Early Literacy Coach, Kent Intermediate School District RESOURCES & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff by Kelly Gallagher Reader Come Home by Maryanne Wolf The Reading Mind by Daniel Willingham The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler Earn up to 1.25 SCECH credits by listening and reflecting: Podcast PDX Professional Learning Page: http://bit.ly/podcastPDx LLCN Resource Page: http://bit.ly/LLCNresources2425 Submit suggestions for future podcast topics: LLCN Topics Submission Form: http://bit.ly/LLCNtopics #ScienceOfReading #AdolescentLiteracy #KnowledgeBuilding #ReadingComprehension #DisciplinaryLiteracy #LiteracyLeadership #CriticalThinking #StructuredLiteracy #ProfessionalLearning #KentISD #LLCN PODCAST PRODUCTION Please note the audio used as an introduction and in transitions in this podcast is licensed under Creative Commons and attribution is given as follows: Medicine by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6256-medicine