Class Opening & Closing Discussion Routines

A practical anchor chart designed to help teachers intentionally structure the beginning and end of class to build strong civil discourse skills. It provides a range of ready-to-use strategies—like Turn and Talk, low-stakes debates, See-Think-Wonder, and reflection routines—along with clear steps, tips, and purposes for each, making it easy for teachers to foster student voice, collaboration, and evidence-based discussion.

Amelia Bochain
Created by Amelia Bochain
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture