Middle School Journalism I

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

Student Must Have Completed Grade 5

Requirements

None

Course Summary

In Grade 6-8 Journalism, students develop reporting skills across print, web, radio, and multimedia. They explore journalism's history, discover careers, and learn to research and write captivating news stories. They also investigate ethics and responsibilities in journalism.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Semester 1 :

  • Learning what journalism is
  • Learning about the varied careers in journalism
  • Exploring how journalism has changed over time
  • Exploring the laws and ethical obligations in journalism
  • Learning about the First Amendment
  • Exploring the media’s role in the world
  • Exploring tools journalists to impact their audience
  • Reviewing types of sources
  • Determining source credibility and bias
  • Exploring word etymology
  • Using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases
  • Engaging in discussions while using active listening skills
  • Comparing and contrasting different authors’ perspectives on the same topic
  • Identifying the central ideas of texts
  • Using text features and sections to help with understanding
  • Integrating digital media to enhance audience engagement
  • Paraphrasing
  • Identifying the role tone plays in a text

Semester 2 :

  • Utilizing learned management tools to be an effective journalist
  • Writing a quality article
  • Identifying how text features and sections can enhance an article
  • Identifying what hard news and soft news is
  • Understanding how audience impacts a journalistic approach
  • Conducting responsible research
  • Revising and editing
  • Interviewing skills
  • Writing newscasts for radio and television
  • Incorporating digital media into work
  • Writing narratives
  • Incorporating figurative language into written work
  • Identifying and using narrative techniques
  • Understanding proper oral presentation techniques
  • Developing and supporting a claim
  • Identifying author’s purpose
  • Identifying logical fallacies
  • Using logical reasoning in writing
  • Writing an op-ed based on research
  • Identifying and employing rhetorical appeals
  • Engaging in discussions while using active listening skills

How Middle School Journalism I supports student success

In Middle School Journalism I, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

  • Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
  • Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
  • Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.
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