Teaching literacy through social studies integrates reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills with historical and civic content. Students engage with a variety of texts—such as primary sources, historical narratives, maps, and political cartoons—to develop comprehension and analytical skills. They learn to identify main ideas, evaluate evidence, recognize bias, and interpret different perspectives. Writing in social studies—through essays, journal entries, or document-based questions—helps students organize their thoughts, support arguments with evidence, and communicate clearly. Discussions and debates encourage active listening and articulate expression. This approach not only strengthens literacy skills but also deepens understanding of social studies concepts. By connecting language skills to real-world issues, students become better thinkers, readers, and communicators. Literacy through social studies prepares students to be informed, thoughtful citizens who can engage in democratic society and make sense of complex historical and contemporary issues.