Grand Oaks Elementary – Advanced Journalism – Newspaper Production I

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Requires application and sponsor approval This course allows students to work in all phases of newspaper production: interviewing, writing, editing, and designing pages. They will also design and sell advertising (major grade) for each edition of the newspaper. Strong emphasis is placed on writing. Interpretive reporting is emphasized, and a study of libel is undertaken. Students will become proficient in the use of software programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. Every four weeks at deadlines, students will be expected to work after school severa