HI High School Journalism Curriculum
Give your high schooler the skills to report, write, and think critically about media. Every lesson is tied to what Hawaii schools expect in Foundations of Journalism.
About High School Hawaii Journalism
Hawaii high school English follows the Hawaii Content Standards, which emphasize reading, writing, and communication across real-world contexts. Foundations of Journalism applies these standards to news literacy, story research, interviewing, writing for publication, and media ethics. Students learn to evaluate sources, craft accurate and fair reporting, and understand how journalism shapes public life. StudyPug provides clear lessons, guided practice, and step-by-step explanations so students can build these skills at their own pace alongside their Hawaii classroom work.
- Core strands: news literacy, research and sourcing, journalistic writing, and media ethics
- Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every Foundations of Journalism topic
- Practice problems and worked examples aligned to Hawaii Content Standards
- Accessible anytime on any device so learning fits your family's schedule
Curriculum topics by strand
Find lessons and practice for every Foundations of Journalism strand, aligned to Hawaii Content Standards for high school English.
Hawaii High School Journalism Topics
- News Literacy: Understanding how news is produced, evaluating credibility, and identifying bias across print, broadcast, and digital media.
- Research and Sourcing: Locating reliable primary and secondary sources, conducting interviews, and verifying information before publication.
- Journalistic Writing: Crafting news stories, features, editorials, and headlines using clear, accurate, and audience-aware language.
- Media Ethics: Examining fairness, accuracy, privacy, and the responsibilities journalists hold to their communities.
How StudyPug Helps Hawaii High School Journalism Students
When a student gets stuck on a tricky concept - whether that is structuring an inverted pyramid story or figuring out how to evaluate a source - StudyPug offers step-by-step explanations that walk through the reasoning clearly. Students can revisit any lesson as many times as they need, moving at a pace that fits their schedule.
Practice problems and worked examples let students apply journalism skills actively, not just read about them. This kind of guided practice helps build the habits of mind that Hawaii high school classrooms and real newsrooms both expect.
Aligned to Hawaii High School Journalism Curriculum
Foundations of Journalism at the high school level in Hawaii is taught within the framework of Hawaii Content Standards, which anchor communication, reading, and writing skills in real-world tasks. StudyPug content is built around those same skills and contexts, so every lesson your student works through connects directly to what their Hawaii teacher is covering in class.
Written by the StudyPug English Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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