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IN High School Journalism Curriculum

Give your high schooler the lessons and guided practice they need to succeed in Foundations of Journalism, built around what Indiana schools actually teach.

IN High School Journalism Curriculum

IDStandardStudyPug Topic

1.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7
- Introduction to Journalism and Media History
1.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.8
- First Amendment Rights and Press Freedom
2.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2
- Elements of News and Newsworthiness
3.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.8
- Journalism Ethics and Professional Standards
4.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
- Introduction to News Writing and Inverted Pyramid
5.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1
- Basic Interviewing Techniques
6.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
- Advanced News Writing and Story Structure
6.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
- Feature Writing and Profile Stories
6.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
- Opinion Writing and Editorial Development
6.4.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
- Sports and Entertainment Reporting
6.5.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8
- Source Development and Research Techniques
7.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5
- Photojournalism Basics and Visual Storytelling
8.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7
- Investigative Reporting Methods
9.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1
- Copy Editing and Proofreading Skills
10.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6
- Digital Journalism and Social Media
11.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7
- Data Journalism and Information Graphics
11.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.8
- Media Law and Libel Understanding
12.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2
- Magazine Writing and Long-form Journalism
13.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.12.1
- Newsroom Management and Editorial Leadership
13.2.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.12.5
- Publication Design and Layout
14.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.6
- Media Criticism and Analysis
15.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.12.1
- Student Publication Management and Editorial Decision-Making
16.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8
- Advanced Media Literacy and Fact-Checking
17.1.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7
- Community Journalism and Local Reporting

Foundations of Journalism

About High School Indiana Foundations of Journalism

Indiana follows the Indiana Academic Standards, which guide high school English and journalism coursework through reading, writing, research, and communication. Foundations of Journalism covers news writing, editorial judgment, media literacy, reporting techniques, and ethical standards in journalism. Students develop skills in gathering information, structuring stories, and understanding the role of a free press. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems aligned to what Indiana classrooms cover in this course.

Core strands: news writing, media literacy, reporting, and journalistic ethics
Step-by-step lessons and worked examples for every topic
Practice problems and guided exercises aligned to Indiana Academic Standards
On-demand access so students can review any concept at their own pace

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice for every Foundations of Journalism strand, aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards for high school.

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Indiana High School Foundations of Journalism Topics

News Writing: Developing accurate, clear, and concise news stories using standard journalistic structure and style.
Reporting Techniques: Gathering information through interviews, observation, and research to build well-sourced stories.
Media Literacy: Evaluating sources, identifying bias, and understanding how media shapes public understanding.
Editorial Judgment: Making decisions about newsworthiness, story angles, and responsible publication choices.
Journalistic Ethics: Applying ethical principles including accuracy, fairness, independence, and accountability in all reporting.

How StudyPug Helps Indiana High School Journalism Students

When a student is stuck on a news writing assignment or struggling to understand media literacy concepts, StudyPug provides step-by-step explanations and worked examples that break each skill down into manageable parts. Students can revisit any lesson as many times as they need until the concept clicks.

Practice problems after each lesson let students check their understanding right away, building the confidence they need to perform well on class assignments and projects throughout the course.

Aligned to Indiana High School Foundations of Journalism Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem in Foundations of Journalism on StudyPug is built around the Indiana Academic Standards, so the content your child works through on StudyPug matches what their Indiana teacher is covering in class.

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Last updated June 5, 2026

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