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
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