Kempsville High
Grade 9LA 1200: Journalism I

Kempsville HighLA 1200: Journalism I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students study the terminology they need to understand the communication process and explore and compare the different forms of mass communication: print and electronic. The studies include the American newspaper, past and present, while emphasizing the rights and responsibilities of the journalist. The heart of the course involves learning about gathering and writing news, writing in-depth news articles, feature stories, editorials, columns, reviews, and sports. Students proofread to improve writing style and editing skills.

Grades: 9-12

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