MS High School Journalism Curriculum
Give your high schooler the lessons and guided practice they need to succeed in Foundations of Journalism, built around what Mississippi schools actually teach.
About High School Mississippi Journalism
Mississippi high school English courses follow the MS College Career Ready Standards, which emphasize reading, writing, communication, and media literacy skills. Foundations of Journalism introduces students to news writing, reporting, editing, and ethical media practices. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, worked examples, and practice problems that support every strand of this course so students can keep up in class and build confidence at their own pace.
- Core strands: news writing, reporting, editing, media ethics, and communication skills
- Step-by-step lessons and worked examples for every topic
- Practice problems aligned to Mississippi MS College Career Ready Standards
- On-demand support available any time, on any device
Curriculum topics by strand
Lessons and practice for every Foundations of Journalism strand, aligned to Mississippi MS College Career Ready Standards.
Mississippi High School Foundations of Journalism Topics
- News Writing: Introduces the structure of news stories, including leads, inverted pyramid format, and clear factual reporting.
- Reporting and Research: Covers how to gather information, conduct interviews, verify sources, and develop a story from research.
- Editing and Style: Focuses on grammar, AP style conventions, proofreading, and refining written work for publication.
- Media Ethics and Law: Examines journalistic ethics, press freedom, libel, copyright, and responsible reporting practices.
- Communication and Presentation: Develops skills for presenting stories across print and digital formats, including headlines and layout fundamentals.
How StudyPug Helps Mississippi High School Foundations of Journalism Students
When a student gets stuck on a concept like structuring a lead or applying AP style rules, StudyPug provides step-by-step explanations and worked examples they can return to as often as needed. Each topic is broken into clear, manageable lessons so students can move at their own pace and focus on exactly what is giving them trouble.
Parents can also check progress and identify gaps, making it easier to support their student through the course without needing to be a journalism expert themselves.
Aligned to Mississippi High School Foundations of Journalism Curriculum
All StudyPug content for Foundations of Journalism is built around the MS College Career Ready Standards that guide Mississippi high school English and elective courses. That means the topics, skills, and examples your student encounters on StudyPug match what their teacher is covering in class, so there are no surprises and no wasted time on content that does not apply.
Written by the StudyPug English Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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