The Issue

Redefining The Standard

We offer what others haven't considered. We envision what hasn't been seen before. Each day, we redefine the essence of learning resources. With unmatched dedication to diverse narratives, The Issue is not just another textbook; it's an educational revelation. Elevating the norm every issue, every year, we're not in competition with others, but with our past selves. Opt for print to touch history, digital to engage dynamically, or combine both for the ultimate learning expedition.

Formative, Summative, & Self-assessment

Many articles within each issue include a Check Point, a formative assessment for students to check their understanding of the content. The assessments include reading comprehension questions as well as critical thinking questions that are scaffolded to the Level Up! assessment. The Level Up! is a multi-part summative and self-assessment to check student understanding of the concepts and skills students have studied.

Inquiry-based Learning

Provides a historical throughline connecting related events and developments within themes while still supporting chronological teaching, if desired.

Cross-curricular & Interdisciplinary Learning

Supports collaboration between ELA and social studies while integrating topics from other subject areas, such as science and art.

Standards-based, thematic Instruction

Aligns to the CCSS ELA standards and C3 framework for social studies skills, along with addressing many state social studies content standards for US history and government.

Project-Based & Kinesthetic Learning

Both the Student Edition and the Teacher Materials feature many activities that promote project-based and kinesthetic learning. These activities offer students an opportunity to explore the world of literacy and social studies in a hands-on way while developing their skills in problem-solving and empowering them to make decisions about the content they have learned. Through these activities, students build upon the research and facts they have learned and gain a deeper understanding of content beyond memorization.

Literacy

Each volume highlights different genres of writing including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, drama, and more. Students will study authors who were shaped by the historical events they participated in and whose works offer unique perspectives and accounts of those times. The Issue explores different literary movements in American history like Transcendentalism, the Harlem Renaissance, Romanticism, the Modernist movement, and the Contemporary period. Through their studies, students will be exposed to diverse authors and the voices of Indigenous, Black, and LGBTQIA+ people, and more.

Discover The Issue Season 2, a unique exploration of society's tapestry. Delve into the art of storytelling, the complexities of the 1st Amendment, and America's culinary evolution. Reflect on the ethics of animal rights, global perspectives on death, and stories of innovators who've changed our world. Unpack the journey of L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ activists, the narrative of U.S. housing, and the vibrant pulse of the 1980s. The Issue intertwines history, culture, and critical thinking, creating a captivating journey through time and perspectives.

The Issue, season one, is a comprehensive guide that traverses the vast complexities of human history and interaction, from the conflict-driven evolution of societies to the roaring twenties' dynamic shifts. It delves into the importance of conserving our heritage and prompts students to critically assess news in our digital age. Students will connect with the profound influences on Native American communities, grapple with the multifaceted American Dream, explore civil rights movements, and understand America's nuanced role in the global landscape.