As part of the language arts curriculum framework developed in accordance with "Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards" of the Tennessee State Board of Education, this journalism curriculum framework contains the goals, concepts, and terminal objectives for journalism courses in grades 9-12. Following an introduction, a description of the framework categories and curriculum guide categories, and a note on guide usage, the guide is divided into the following journalism "strands" (divisions of skill areas): (1) thinking and organizing; (2) interviewing and broadcasting; (3) composition; (4) mechanics; (5) layout and makeup; (6) business management; (7) organization; and (8) career implications. Each page of the guide addresses a strand objective at a particular grade level, and consists of instructional objectives, associated content statements (including academic competencies), and skills and activities that may be used to enhance the understanding of the terminal objective. In addition, blank columns for curriculum cross-references (indicating where the objective appears in the curriculum guide of another discipline) and for resources (contingent on the materials available to the teacher) are provided. A form for suggested additions or revisions of the curriculum guide is also included. (MM)