Hello.
I love to read. Most people do not practice reading a good book and developing their process and refinement of reading in today's world
I think reading should be taught scientifically, meaning basics first.
Exactly, reading is mostly comprehensive, a decoding process in order to derive meaning. Most children can sight read, but not retell the story entirely.
As an elementary teacher working with students with disabilities, I see the struggle often.
It is a complex system between the text and reader. Comprehensive skills of disable children/children rely on their attitude and language they grew up in as well.
Decoding may be hindered if individual struggles with short term memory and ability to recall learned sound patterns.
This is where continuous practice comes in. Reading , and developing at the child's level often requires refinement basic to the needs of the individual
I agree that partner reading can be beneficial to some.
Its funny how reading is such a complex thing,..  Everyone has their different take on what reading is about. Opinions vary. Quite interesting .