Twenties and Thirties RST
Newspaper – Decade in Review
Learning Goals: Use research skills and prior knowledge to collaboratively create a newspaper set in the
1920s or 1930s.
First choose which decade your group will review – 1920s or 1930s
You will be divided into groups of no more than 4 students. Each group member must research TWO of
the topics below – all eight topics must be covered in your newspaper. Research may include famous
personalities, great teams, movie stars, and more. You must summarize the topic, have photos and all
information must be placed in newspaper format. Each group member must also CREATE TWO
advertisements for products from the 1920s or 1930s.
All students must clearly mark their NAME on each of their articles and advertisements as you will be
graded individually.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The telephone
The automobile
The airplane
The radio
Movies
Canadian Culture
Canadian Sports
Canadian Science
Expectations:
explain how local, national, and global influences have helped shape Canadian identity
analyse the impact of scientific and technological developments on Canadians
analyse changing demographic patterns and their impact on Canadian society since 1914
assess how individual Canadians have contributed to the development of Canada and the
country’s emerging sense of identity
interpret and analyse information gathered through research, employing concepts and
approaches appropriate to historical inquiry
communicate the results of historical inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a
variety of forms of communication
Catholic Graduate Expectations:
An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and
sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values
An effective communicator who Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
Level 4
(80-100%)
Demonstrates
thorough and
insightful
understanding of
the events
influencing
Canada
Level 3
(70-80%)
Demonstrates a
considerable
understanding of
the events
influencing
Canada
Level 2
(60 – 70%)
Demonstrates
some
understanding of
the events
influencing
Canada
Level 1
(50 – 60%)
Demonstrates
limited
understanding of
the events
influencing
Canada
Level R
(0-50%)
Some or all
components of
assignment
missing.
T/I
Collect, organize
and synthesize
information from
a variety of
sources
____/10
Collects, organizes
and synthesizes
information with a
high degree of
effectiveness
Collects, organizes
and synthesizes
information with
considerable
effectiveness
Collects, organizes
and synthesizes
information with
moderate
effectiveness
Collects, organizes
and synthesizes
information with
limited
effectiveness
Some or all
components of
assignment
missing.
Comm
Use of Written
Language
Uses written
language with a
high degree of
effectiveness
Uses written
language with
considerable
effectiveness
Uses written
language with
some
effectiveness
Uses written
language with
limited
effectiveness
Some or all
components of
assignment
missing.
Uses symbols and
visuals with a
high degree of
accuracy and
effectiveness
Transfers
concepts to a new
context with a
high degree of
effectiveness
Uses symbols and
visuals with
considerable
accuracy and
effectiveness
Transfers
concepts to a new
context with
considerable
effectiveness
Uses symbols and
visuals with some
accuracy and
effectiveness
Uses symbols and
visuals with
limited accuracy
and effectiveness
Transfers
concepts to a new
context with
moderate
effectiveness
Transfers
concepts to a new
context with
limited
effectiveness
K/U
Demonstrates an
understanding of
the events
influencing
Canada in the
1920s and 1930s
____/10
Use of Symbols
and Visuals
____/10
App
Transfer of
concepts to a new
context
Some or all
components of
assignment
missing.
____/10
Newspaper Rubric
Name:______________________
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