Making observations for the writer

This part is not about saying something is wrong, but rather making observations for the writer that may help them understand the work better. These can be framed more from curiosity and stated as questions rather than criticism. Make note of anything they may have left out. Is there a main idea that seems to be overlooked?

The writer may have left out things intentionally—choosing instead to focus on other aspects as the key ideas. Remember the point of discussion posts is to create a conversation with the goal of learning from one another.

Make note of any elements you think are particularly strong. Maybe they articulated a certain idea really well or noticed something you didn’t. Maybe their summary is well-written. Remember to be specific and detailed in your praise.