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Iowa Foundations of Journalism Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every Foundations of Journalism topic. Aligned to Iowa Core standards for high school English.

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1.1.1

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1.2.1

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2.1.1

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8.1.1

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9.1.1

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10.1.1

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12.1.1

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13.1.1

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13.2.1

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14.1.1

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16.1.1

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17.1.1

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Foundations of Journalism for Iowa High School Students

Foundations of Journalism is an important high school English elective that teaches Iowa students how to gather, evaluate, and communicate information. From writing a news story to understanding media ethics, this course builds real-world skills that connect directly to Iowa Core standards for writing and communication.

Key Topics in Foundations of Journalism

  • News writing and story structure
  • Reporting techniques and source evaluation
  • Media ethics and responsible journalism
  • Headlines, leads, and inverted pyramid style
  • Digital and multimedia journalism basics

How StudyPug Supports Iowa Journalism Students

StudyPug provides guided lessons and practice exercises for every major journalism topic. Iowa students can work through difficult concepts at their own pace, revisit lessons as often as needed, and practice skills that directly support their coursework. Content is designed to align with what Iowa high schools teach in Foundations of Journalism.

Connecting Journalism to Iowa Core ELA Standards

Foundations of Journalism reinforces key Iowa Core English standards including informational writing, argument, and research. Students who strengthen these skills are better prepared for the ISASP English assessment in grade 11 and for college-level writing. Explore more Iowa ELA curriculum resources on StudyPug.