Thinking about how to define your classroom culture for the year? Use these 4 suggested literacy routines to encourage critical thinking, the exchange of ideas and student driven learning from day one. Each routine provides a focus for reading, discourse, writing and vocabulary. 

OPTIQ

SILENT GRAFFITI

SORT CONNECT REFLECT

WORD HUNT

Also check out a short video about using Silent Graffiti to review classroom rules and interpret inspirational quotes.