General Electives Course for Grades 7, 8
Course Length
1 Semester
Do you have a passion for writing and a curiosity about the world around you?
Available August 2025
In this course, you’ll step into the role of a journalist—asking great questions, gathering facts, and crafting clear, engaging stories. You’ll learn how to write with purpose and integrity, organize ideas effectively, and edit like a pro. From news articles to feature stories, discover how journalism can inform, inspire, and reflect truth in a way that honors your values and strengthens your voice.
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Overview of Concepts
- Unit 1: What is Journalism?
- Unit 2: Analyzing Media
- Unit 3: Gathering Information
- Unit 4: Organizing Information
- Unit 5: Writing an Article
- Unit 6: Preparing a Newscast
- Unit 7: Editing an Article or Newscast
- Unit 8: Media, the Law and Ethics
- Unit 9: Media and Society
- Unit 10: A History of Journalism