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Valentina Gonzalez writes, "When I was in elementary school, I was an English learner. I remember vividly sitting in reading block with a book. Peering over it to see what everyone else was doing. I used the book as a shield to cover myself so no one would notice that I was lost in DEAR time or sustained silent reading. I couldn't read the book that was in my hands, but I could certainly look like it. I knew how to pretend I was reading. I observed what everyone else was doing and I played along. 

"For many English learners this is the experience with independent reading. We know that reading is the best way to become a stronger reader. But for English learners this period of the day can be a waste if support is not provided by the teacher."

Read the full blog post for steps you can take so that English learners get more out of independent reading time: http://elementaryenglishlanguagelearners.weebly.com/blog/is-independent-reading-supporting-your-english-learners