Roaring Twenties Newspaper Assignment
DUE DATE: Friday November 12
The Task:
Your group is challenged to produce a newspaper that reflects the important events
of the 1920’s. Your newspaper should be from a Canadian perspective yet, it should
accurately report about international events. The overall objective is to create an
authentic looking product that is historically accurate. Your finished newspaper
should fill a minimum of two (2) Bristol board sheets (front and back).
Your Team:
Each of the following positions will need to be filled by your group members. Elect
or appoint people for the appropriate job. **Each group member is responsible
for writing at least two articles within the newspaper**
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Editor in Chief
Manage equal participation of group members
Write a formal editorial article
Report to teacher regarding group progress and objectively write a report
regarding each member’s contributions
Assist with all other responsibilities of newspaper
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Photo/Copy Editor(s)
Layout and ‘professional’ appearance of newspaper
Quality use of illustrations, computer-based images, etc.
Photocopy privileges
Assist in writing articles
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Writers
Researching topics agreed upon by group
Writing articles for the various sections of the newspaper
typing articles in a compatible word processing format
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***All articles need to be typed using the same font and font size, group
members should exchange email addresses in order to send work back and
forth***
Requirements:
One of the first tasks of your group is to choose an original title for your publication.
You should also design an appropriate logo/banner for your front page.
Each of the following sections needs to be included in your newspaper:
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International News- stories regarding world events
National News- stories focusing on Canadian events
Local News- stories about the Maritime Region
Editorial- opinion piece regarding a significant event from the time
Biography- focus on a prominent Canadian from the period
Sports
Entertainment/Arts- movies, music, celebrities, dance, art, literature,
recreation & leisure, etc.
Fashion/Fads
Advertising- focus on products & services from the ‘20s
Leads!
The following should help you narrow your research, these are leads to potential
stories:
Stock Market
George Gershwin
Duke Ellington
Women’s Suffrage
Automobile
Charles Lindbergh
Jack Dempsey
Flappers
Communism, Red
Scare
Progressive Party
Mary Pickford
Babe Ruth
Scopes Trial
Alexander Fleming,
Penicillin
Unions
Charlie Chaplin
Prohibition
Radio, Jazz Age
League of Nations
Charleston
Louis Armstrong
Al Capone
King-Byng Crisis
Fredrick Banting,
Insulin
Person’s Case
Evaluation:
KNOWLEDGE
-demonstrates a strong understanding of the events during
the time period studied.
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THINKING
-collects, organizes and analyzes information from a variety
of sources with a high degree of effectiveness
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COMMUNICATION
-group members effectively and creatively communicate the
results of their research using strong written language,
symbols and visuals.
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APPLICATION
-all components of assignment are accurately completed.
Group coordinates roles to produce an effective and
authentic newspaper.
TOTAL
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