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ЁЯЧЮя╕П Skill Track

Young Journalist

Interview, fact-check, outline, draft, and publish a short feature.

Performer5 weeks3 capabilities
Choose age group

Goals that grow with the learner.

The capability stays the same; the challenge becomes more independent and realistic.

Capabilities

What IтАЩm learning to do.

These goals come from the curriculum API for the selected age band.

Capability 1

Structured Writing

Ages 9тАУ12

тАЬI organize writing so readers can follow it.тАЭ

My goalPlan paragraphs and revise for meaning and clarity.
Start a mission in this skill to begin building this capability.
Capability 2

Storytelling

Ages 9тАУ12

тАЬI shape true or imagined events into a compelling story.тАЭ

My goalUse scene, detail, voice, and pacing.
Start a mission in this skill to begin building this capability.
Capability 3

Journalism & Media Literacy

Ages 9тАУ12

тАЬI investigate information before sharing it.тАЭ

My goalCheck author, evidence, date, and another source.
Start a mission in this skill to begin building this capability.
Capability mastery

XP celebrates activity. Mastery shows what I can do.

These six levels are shared across every Skill Universe.

DiscoverTryPracticeApplyCreateDemonstrate
What do the mastery levels mean?
  • Discover тАФ I'm learning what this means.
  • Try тАФ I'm trying it with help.
  • Practice тАФ I can do parts of it myself.
  • Apply тАФ I can use it in a new situation.
  • Create тАФ I can use it to build or solve something.
  • Demonstrate тАФ I can do it independently and explain it.