Foundations of Journalism for New Jersey High School Students
Foundations of Journalism is a high school English course that teaches students how to research, write, and communicate like journalists. New Jersey students in this course develop essential skills in news writing, source evaluation, interviewing, and media literacy — all grounded in the NJ Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts.
Key Skills Covered in This Course
- News writing and story structure
- Interviewing techniques and source credibility
- Media literacy and evaluating information
- Editorial and opinion writing
- Audience awareness and journalistic ethics
How StudyPug Supports New Jersey Journalism Students
StudyPug provides lessons and practice problems for every topic in Foundations of Journalism. Students can work through guided explanations, review key concepts, and practice at their own pace. Whether your child needs help with a specific assignment or wants to get ahead, StudyPug makes it easy to find exactly what they need.
Aligned to New Jersey English Standards
Every lesson in StudyPug's Foundations of Journalism content is aligned to the NJ Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts. This means New Jersey students are always working on skills that match what their teachers expect and what the state requires for high school English proficiency.