Durham School of the Arts
Grade 9Newspaper Journalism I (10312) Newspaper Journalism I Honors (10315)

Durham School of the Arts – Newspaper Journalism I (10312) Newspaper Journalism I Honors (10315)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course introduces the history and jargon of newspaper journalism. Students will learn to write various types of articles such as news, sports, and editorials. They will study the function and style of newspapers, laws that regulate the press, and the language skills needed for quality newspaper writing. Newspaper Journalism II (10322) Newspaper Journalism II Honors (10325) Newspaper Journalism III (10332) Newspaper Journalism IV (10342) Students comprise the staff of the school newspaper and are expected to master the skills required to write and edit stories, compose a page, design layouts, sell ads, and distribute the paper.

Grades: 9-12

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