When I asked students what made them a good critical friend here was some responses:
* I told the truth.
* I got better at speaking
* Listening while the other person talks.
* Taking turns.
* Asking clarifying questions.
* Talked quietly
* Listened
Here are some of the goals students set:
* If I get stuck on a word I am going to try Flippy Dolphin (change the vowel sound).
* I am going to do word work today so I can sound out words and read them.
