A Template

Here’s the template I’ve been using for this task:

 In my opinion, [respond directly to the question].

 I strongly agree with [student]’s idea that [mention one point made
by the student].
 I’d add that [expand on the point with your own idea].
 [Other student] raised the relevant point that [mention one point
made by the other student], but he/she didn’t mention
that [challenge that point].
 For example [elaborate on your challenge with your own ideas].

In this template I made use of stuff from both of the students. But you might
refer to only one student. You could use something like this:

 In my opinion, [respond directly to the question].

 I strongly agree with [student]’s idea that [mention one point made
by the student].
 I’d add that [expand on the point with your own idea].
 For example [provide more ideas].