Beginning Journalism

Course Title: Journalism I

Grade Placement: 9-12

Credit: 1 unit

Journalism covers the essentials of newspaper writing including news, features, editorials and headlines. The class emphasizes the techniques of observation, interviewing, reporting and media ethics, along with proofreading, editing and basic design.

Supplies:

  • Something to write with (pencil or pen with blue/black black ink)
  • Something to write on (composition, Spiral or three-ring binder with paper)
  • ONE of the following: Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Band-aids, Expo Dry Erase Markers, Paper Towels, Lysol Spray

TEKS:

§110.62. Journalism