What is the format/structure of the discussion board posts?

Our structure of weekly accountability differs depending on the grade level. For junior high and high school students, we require weekly participation in a discussion board which promotes conversation and continued discussion outside of the live class sessions. These discussion board posts are 200 words weekly and they help students get the most from their reading between classes. For elementary kiddos, we require less written work in the discussion class, allowing them to simply enjoy the literature at their own pace until the monthly live session.