CHC2D: Canadian History Since WWI

1920s- Newspaper Assignment

The 1920s proved to be a decade of much change and advancement. In order to fully understand the scope of this advancement it is important to explore many aspects of society. Newspapers are a form of media that cover a wide scope of topics, often from numerous perspectives.

With your group, you will be creating a newspaper edition which covers events that span the decade of the 1920s. Consider the format of our local newspapers. Be sure to include at least six (6) sections (i.e. World, Local, Entertainment, Sports, Fashion, Travel etc…). You must have at least three articles in each section. Do not forget the other elements that complete a newspaper (photographs, political cartoons, and overall presentation).

You will be writing in a journalistic style and reporting actual facts of the time (no fictional articles). You must include a bibliography listing the sources of your research (At least 3 beyond the text).

This will be due on: ______

CHC2D: Canadian History Since WWI

Marking Criteria for “1920s Scrapbook”

STUDENTS:______

NOTE: A checkmark through the appropriate comment indicates your score on that specific marking criteria

MARKING CRITERIA / Level 4
A- A+
(80-100) / Level 3
B- B+
(70-79) / Level 2
C- C+
(60-69) / Level 1
D- D+
(50-59) / MARK
Knowledge/Understanding
Topic selection and relation to the period / Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic chosen (that is well suited) and accurately reports events of the 1920s / Demonstrates considerable understanding of the topic and accurately reports events of the 1920s / Demonstrates some understanding of the topic and relates in some way events of the 1920s / Demonstrates limited understanding of the topic and vaguely, or is unable to convincingly relate in some way, events of the 1920s / /10
Thinking/Inquiry
Relation to the period / Demonstrates thorough and insightful analysis, interpretation, and summarizing of the topic in relation to the advancements and culture of the 1920s / Demonstrates sound analysis, interpretation, and summarizing of the topic in relation to the advancements and culture of the 1920s / Demonstrates adequate analysis, interpretation, and summarizing of the topic in relation to the advancements and culture of the 1920s / Demonstrates limited analysis, interpretation, and summarizing of the topic but fails to relate it to the advancements and culture of the 1920s / /10
Communication
Grammar & Writing Style / Uses written communication techniques and strategies with a high degree of effectiveness / Uses written communication techniques and strategies with considerable effectiveness / Uses written communication techniques and strategies with some effectiveness / Uses written communication techniques with limited effectiveness / /10
Application
Writing Structure & Creativity / Masterful use of written report conventionsand creative presentation skills / Sound use of written report conventions and creative presentation skills / Adequate use of written report conventions, and creative presentation skills / Limited use of written report conventions, and creative presentation skills / /20

Total:/50

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