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Each lesson breaks a journalism skill into clear, manageable steps with worked examples and practice problems, so students can work through concepts at their own pace and revisit any topic as needed.

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There is no statewide standardized test specific to Foundations of Journalism in Minnesota. State assessments focus on core subjects; this course is evaluated through class-based assignments and projects.

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MN High School Journalism Curriculum

Give your high schooler the support they need to succeed in Foundations of Journalism. Our lessons and practice problems follow what Minnesota schools teach, so help is always relevant.

MN High School Journalism Curriculum

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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 Minnesota Journalism

Minnesota follows the Minnesota Academic Standards for English Language Arts, which guide reading, writing, and communication at every grade level. Foundations of Journalism builds on those standards by developing skills in news writing, reporting, editing, media literacy, and ethical journalism practice. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, guided practice, and worked examples that align with what students encounter in this course throughout the school year.

Core journalism strands: news writing, reporting, editing, media literacy, and ethics
Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every topic
Worked examples and practice problems aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards
Support available anytime, on any device, at your child's own pace

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice for every Foundations of Journalism strand, aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards.

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Minnesota High School Journalism Topics

News writing and reporting: building the skills to research, interview, and craft accurate, clear news stories.
Editing and copy preparation: reviewing and refining written work for clarity, accuracy, and style.
Media literacy: evaluating sources, understanding how media messages are constructed, and recognizing bias.
Journalism ethics: applying principles of fairness, accuracy, and responsibility in reporting.
Multimedia and digital journalism: understanding how journalism operates across print, online, and broadcast formats.

How StudyPug Helps Minnesota High School Journalism Students

When a student is stuck on a news story structure or unsure how to evaluate a source, StudyPug provides step-by-step explanations and worked examples that walk through the problem from start to finish. Students can revisit any lesson as many times as they need, making it easy to build confidence before the next class or assignment.

Practice problems let students apply what they have learned right away, reinforcing skills in writing, editing, and media literacy so they feel prepared for every part of the course.

Aligned to Minnesota High School Journalism Curriculum

Foundations of Journalism at the high school level is guided by the Minnesota Academic Standards for English Language Arts, which set expectations for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. StudyPug content is built around those same standards, so every lesson and practice problem connects directly to what Minnesota students are expected to learn in this course.

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