Response is somewhat substantive. Student may refer to textbook occasionally. Student directs most, but not all, comments to specific words and sentences in classmates' drafts. Student sometimes quotes from classmates' drafts when giving response. Student does not clearly respond to the question posed in the discussion prompt.
Responses are a mix of substantive and cursory comments.
Student does not show evidence of having read the textbook carefully. Student makes general references to classmates' writing. Student may quote once or twice from classmates' drafts when giving response. Student does not clearly respond to the question posed in the discussion prompt. Responses are cursory.