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Each lesson walks through the concept step by step, followed by guided practice and worked examples. Students can move at their own pace, revisit any lesson as often as needed, and check their understanding with practice problems that include full explanations.

Is there a Utah state test for high school English in this course?

Utah administers the Aspire Plus assessment, but it is generally focused on specific tested grade levels. Foundations of Journalism is a high school elective course, so students should check with their school about which assessments apply to their specific year and program.

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Utah High School ELA Curriculum

Give your high schooler the support they need to succeed in Foundations of Journalism. Every lesson and practice set is aligned to Utah Core Standards for English.

Utah High School ELA 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 Utah English

Utah follows the Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts, organized around reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. In Foundations of Journalism, students work across four strands: reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, guided practice, and worked examples for each strand so students can keep up with class and strengthen their skills at their own pace.

Strands: reading informational texts, writing, speaking and listening, and language and grammar
Step-by-step lessons and worked examples for every strand
Practice problems with detailed explanations aligned to Utah Core Standards
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Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every strand in Foundations of Journalism, aligned to Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts.

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Utah High School Foundations of Journalism Topics

Reading Informational Texts: Students analyze and evaluate nonfiction sources, news articles, and media, developing the critical reading skills central to journalism practice.
Writing: Students develop journalistic writing techniques including news writing, feature writing, and editorial writing, applying structure and style appropriate to different publication contexts.
Speaking and Listening: Students build skills in conducting interviews, participating in discussions, and presenting information clearly to varied audiences.
Language and Grammar: Students apply grammar conventions, style rules, and precise word choice to produce clear, accurate written and spoken communication.

How StudyPug Helps Utah High School English Students

When a student gets stuck on a journalism writing assignment or struggles to analyze an informational text, StudyPug is there with step-by-step lessons and worked examples covering every strand in the course. Students can revisit any concept at any time, work through practice problems with detailed explanations, and build confidence in skills that carry across all their classes.

Every lesson in StudyPug is organized to match what Utah students are learning in Foundations of Journalism, so finding the right topic is quick and straightforward. Students spend less time searching and more time actually practicing.

Aligned to Utah High School English Curriculum

StudyPug content for Foundations of Journalism is aligned to the Utah Core Standards for English Language Arts. That means the lessons your student works through on StudyPug reflect the same skills and expectations their teacher is covering in class, from reading informational texts and language and grammar to writing and speaking and listening.

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Last updated June 5, 2026

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