Westlake High School
Grade 9Journalism I-IIIAnnual

Westlake High SchoolJournalism I-IIIAnnual

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

ELECTIVEExplores journalistic writing through analysis ofnewspapers, yearbooks, literary magazines, andbroadcast journalism publications; concentrates onpurpose, influence, structure, and language use throughreading, writing, and critical thinking.Covers news gathering, ethics, copy writing, editing, andrevising. May include typesetting, circulation, andproduction as minor aspects if a publication is produced extemporaneous speaking, oration, and interpretation of literature and debate. Emphasizes understanding of various forensic speaking. formats while applying reasoning, research, and delivery skills.
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