Preparing Students to read is similar to ...a good pair of heals? Driving?

Trying to find perfect heals that won't hurt your feet everyday:
*Stressful
* Takes time 
*If you don't you will regret it... 
* When it's all said and done.. it feels great and is totally worth it! :)


Driving:
You practice and study what you want to learn about driving just like you would prior to reading.  Prior knowledge is important to driving. You can not drive a vehicle without knowing what it is, how to do it, and what is it for. Just like you can not read written material if you do not have any idea of what the text means. When you practice reading you are better at reading! Makes sense.