TY Journalism Module and Scheme of Work

This Transition Year Journalism Module is a complete, ready-to-teach resource that guides students step by step through the skills needed to create their own class newspaper. It includes an engaging 38-page student booklet full of activities, worksheets, and portfolio tasks, as well as a detailed teacher Scheme of Work (6–7 weeks / 12–14 lessons) with clear learning objectives and Leaving Certificate links.

Over the course of the module, students will:

• Explore the differences between tabloid and broadsheet journalism.
• Learn how to craft headlines and analyse bias, tone, and fake news.
• Read and respond to satire (including a parody Taylor Swift article).
• Practise writing news reports, opinion pieces, reviews, and sports articles.
• Develop skills in features and interviews, using real-life material.
• Work collaboratively to design and publish a class newspaper.

What’s Included

• 38-page student booklet packed with lesson content, examples, and tasks.
• Portfolio checklist for students to track their work.
• Reflection activities to encourage self-assessment.
• Teacher Scheme of Work (6–7 weeks, 12–14 lessons) with:
• Lesson focus and activities.
• Portfolio outcomes.
• Learning objectives.
• Links to Leaving Certificate English (functional writing, reading comprehension, composition).

Why Choose This Resource?

• Designed to be accessible, creative, and fun for Transition Year.
• Builds real-world skills in journalism, media literacy, and teamwork.
• Provides strong preparation for Leaving Cert Paper 1 (Question B and composition).
• Flexible: can be taught over 6–7 weeks, or adapted to shorter/longer modules.
• No extra prep needed – everything is ready to pick up and use.