Comparison Magazine for the 1920’s and 1930’s in Canada
The 1920’s and 1930’s saw many changes in Canadian art, culture, lifestyle, politics, economy and much more.
Magazines were a prominent display of these changes. In a group of 4, research and create a professional
looking magazine that compares the 1920’s and 1930’s. Each group member is responsible for writing one
comparison article; articles should be 1 page in length, typed, and in column format. Each group member
chooses 1article/report from the following:
I. Lifestyles article – introduction paragraph is an overview of fashion, sports, movies, music, literature,
and art in the 1920’s and 1930’s; rest of article should focus on one or two aspects from the
introduction.
II. Political article – write a report comparing the politics of the 1920’s and 1930’s (new political parties,
women’s suffrage, prohibition)
III. Economic article – write an article discussing the high and low points of the economy during the
1920’s and 1930’s. Make sure to touch on various regions and social classes.
IV. Workers and the Government – write a report comparing the Bloody Saturday (Winnipeg General
Strike) and the Regina Riot (The On-To-Ottawa Trek) in terms of people involved, government
reaction and final outcomes.
Also Include:
V. Visuals and Cover Page–A) include visuals (with captions/explanations) for each article. B) create a
cover page including an illustration and title reflecting the 1920’s/1930’s and an overview of what is
in the magazine.
GROUP MEMBERS: ________________________________________________________________
EVALUATION:
Level 1(50-59%)
Knowledge
 Each article is
historically accurate
Limited historical
accuracy

Goes beyond text book
Thinking
 Appropriate topic for
article/report chosen

Spelling and grammar
Application
 Historical significance
of chosen events/topics are
evident
 Magazine reflects the
1920’s and 1930’s in
appearance and
K/U
/10
Level 4(80-100%)
Historically accurate
and detailed
Demonstrates use of a
variety of sources
Demonstrates effective
use of a variety of
sources
Topic, or event is
somewhat appropriate
Topic, or event is
appropriate
Topic, or event is
highly appropriate
Limited appropriate
and specific details
Details are somewhat
appropriate and
specific
Details are appropriate
and specific
Details are highly
appropriate and very
specific
Design is limited in
its professionalism
Design is somewhat
professional
Design is organized
and professional
Interesting and
effective professional
design
Many errors in
spelling or
grammar
Some errors in spelling
or grammar
Few errors in spelling
or grammar
Significance is
unclear
Significance is
somewhat clear
Significance is evident
Significance is evident,
thoughtful, thorough
“Spirit” of the
1920s/1930s is
reflected to a
limited degree
“Spirit” of the
1920s/1930s is
reflected to some
degree
“Spirit” of the
1920s/1930s is
reflected
“Spirit” of the
1920s/1930s is
reflected very
effectively and
accurately
Demonstrates use
of few other
sources
T/I
/10
Some historical
accuracy
Level 3(70-79%)
Historically accurate
Topic, or event is
appropriate to a
limited degree
 Specific details
appropriate to topic are
included
Communication
 Professional design of
magazine
Level 2(60-69%)
Demonstrates use of
some other sources
outside of text book
C
/10
A
/10
Virtually no errors in
spelling or grammar
TOTAL
**5 marks will also be given for completion of the worksheet used when magazines are shared**
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