Student responds to all the questions posed in the discussion prompt. Response is thoughtful and substantive. Student shows evidence of having read the textbook carefully. Student directs comments to specific words and sentences in classmates' drafts, quotes from classmates' drafts when giving response, and expands the online discussion by suggesting additional appropriate topics to consider. Student responds to part of the question posed in the discussion prompt.
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.