Journalism

In Journalism class, students learn the basics about photography, newspaper, and yearbook production, with an emphasis on journalistic writing and using technology in publishing.  In addition to earning grades for their work, students must complete assignments to move up from Cub Reporter to Staff Reporter.  This process will prepare them to enter a staff position on the yearbook or newspaper after completing the journalism class.

Six Weeks 1

Researching background

Interviewing

Basic news writing (news, sports, features)

Beat report assignments

Six Weeks 2

Editorial writing

Continue beat reporting

Basic photography

Caption writing

Six Weeks 3

Newspaper layout & design

Journalistic writing style

Beat reports

Six Weeks 4

Ad Sales

Yearbook layout & design

Sidebars & Infographics

Beat reports

Six Weeks 5

Newspaper Production

Beat reports

Six Weeks 6

History of Journalism in America

Legal & Ethical Principles

Beat reports