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Yes. StudyPug covers all four strands in this course, including reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar, so students can find help for any assignment.

What do the lessons in Foundations of Journalism look like?

Each lesson walks through concepts step by step with worked examples and guided practice problems. Students can review explanations as many times as needed and work through practice at their own pace.

Is there a Nevada state test for high school English Language Arts?

Nevada uses the SBAC assessment, which is administered in certain grades. Not all high school courses include a dedicated state exam, so check with your child's school for the current testing schedule.

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NV High School Journalism Curriculum

Give your high schooler the support they need in Foundations of Journalism. Our lessons and practice align to what Nevada schools teach, covering reading, writing, speaking, and grammar.

NV 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 Nevada Journalism

Nevada schools follow the Nevada Academic Standards for English Language Arts, which organize instruction around reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. In Foundations of Journalism, students work across all four strands: analyzing informational texts, crafting clear and purposeful writing, developing speaking and listening skills, and applying language and grammar conventions. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems aligned to every strand in this course.

Four strands: reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar
Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every topic
Practice problems and worked examples matched to Nevada Academic Standards
Full alignment to the Nevada high school English Language Arts curriculum

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every strand, aligned to the Nevada Academic Standards for English Language Arts.

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NV High School Journalism Topics

Reading Informational Texts: Students analyze and evaluate a range of informational and journalistic sources, developing skills in comprehension, inference, and critical reading.
Writing: Students practice producing clear, purposeful writing across multiple forms, including news writing, editorials, and other journalism-related genres.
Speaking and Listening: Students build skills in presenting information, participating in discussions, and evaluating spoken communication in journalistic contexts.
Language and Grammar: Students apply grammar conventions, vocabulary development, and style guidelines essential to accurate and professional journalism.

How StudyPug Helps NV High School Journalism Students

When a student gets stuck on a writing assignment or struggles to analyze an informational text, StudyPug breaks the concept down into clear, step-by-step explanations with worked examples they can follow at their own pace.

Every strand in Foundations of Journalism is covered, so students can move from reading comprehension to grammar practice without switching resources, keeping their study sessions focused and efficient.

Aligned to NV High School Journalism Curriculum

All lessons and practice problems in this course are built to match the Nevada Academic Standards for English Language Arts, ensuring that what students study on StudyPug directly supports what they are learning in their Nevada high school classroom.

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