Will this help with my child's high school Foundations of Journalism homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers the exact strands in the Texas TEKS for this course, including informational reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar, so your child can get unstuck on any assignment.

What do the lessons in Foundations of Journalism look like?

Each lesson is a step-by-step guided explanation followed by practice problems. Your child works through the concept at their own pace and can revisit any lesson as many times as needed before moving on.

Is there a state test for high school Foundations of Journalism in Texas?

Texas does not administer a STAAR assessment specifically for Foundations of Journalism. The main STAAR Reading and Writing assessments apply to designated English I and English II courses, not every elective.

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TX High School Journalism Curriculum

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TX High School Journalism Curriculum

IDStrand & ExpectationStudyPug 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 Texas Foundations of Journalism

Texas high school English courses follow the Texas TEKS, which organizes learning around reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Foundations of Journalism builds on those strands with a focus on informational texts, news and feature writing, oral communication, and grammar in context. StudyPug provides lessons and practice problems for every strand, aligned to what Texas classrooms cover.

Strands: reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar
Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every topic
Practice problems and worked examples aligned to Texas TEKS
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Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every strand in Texas Foundations of Journalism, aligned to the Texas TEKS.

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TX High School Foundations of Journalism Topics

Reading informational texts: analyzing news articles, editorials, and primary sources for purpose, audience, and credibility.
Writing: news writing, feature writing, editorial composition, and revision for clarity and style.
Speaking and listening: interviewing techniques, oral reporting, and collaborative discussion in a journalism context.
Language and grammar: grammar conventions, style rules, and precise word choice as applied in journalistic writing.

How StudyPug Helps TX High School Foundations of Journalism Students

When a student gets stuck on a writing assignment or needs to review grammar rules before a deadline, StudyPug is available around the clock. Each strand is broken into focused lessons with step-by-step explanations and practice problems so students can work through exactly what they need without waiting for the next class.

Whether the challenge is analyzing an informational source or polishing the language in a news story, students can return to any lesson as many times as needed to build confidence in every part of the course.

Aligned to TX High School Foundations of Journalism Curriculum

Every lesson and practice set in StudyPug is built around the Texas TEKS for high school English and journalism courses. The four strands - reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar - match what Texas teachers are required to cover, so the support students get here reinforces exactly what they are learning in class.

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Last updated June 5, 2026

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