Ideal Literacy Learning Environment and Definition

My definition of literacy is being able to read and understand, analyze and write, and ponder and verbalize a text. However, I feel that my definition will be ever-changing as this class progresses, I read more articles, and have more time in the classroom.

My ideal literacy environment in my future classroom would look like a collaboration of all of my favorite memories combined. For example, one of my favorite classroom experiences was when I wrote a story and upon getting my final copy back my teacher gave us all blank hardcover books to put our stories into print.
1.) I want my students to be able to be their own authors and write multiple stories, fiction and non fiction, and to see their story in print. By doing this hopefully they can be encouraged to write and have validation for their hard work.
2.) I want my students to feel comfortable with every piece of literature they come in contact with. First we could read a text in various ways: out loud as a class, silently, in small groups, or even as readers theatre. Then we could have a discussion and then free write on a certain related prompt. Then we could create plays out of the story in small groups with different endings later allowing each group to perform them for the rest of the class. This way taking one text we are able to read, write, verbalize, and perform it so that the students can work on all of these skills while exploring one text in various ways.
3.) I want my students to read diverse literature that addresses "touchy," "taboo" subjects and have time to analyze and form their own opinions. I feel that as the Leland article discusses, we don't always give students enough credit to think about certain issues. The earlier we expose children to various issues, with support and information, the more knowledgeable and comfortable they will be able to be. Also, this gives students more time to start to form their opinion on the topic. The only concern I have is making sure I have the support of parents while addressing these topics.