Franz Ferdinand Assignment

Due Date: September 24, 2012

You are to create a newspaper front page that contains, at least, three articles pertaining to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Your articles could be about;

The death of Franz Ferdinand. Your articles could give a detailed account of the assassination and the reasons for this action being taken by the Black Hand.

And/Or

Your articles could explain how the actions of the archduke led to his assassination – this will include details of the assassination. You should also consider alternative courses of action the archduke could have taken as well as other steps that could have been taken to avoid the assassination.

Your work should be well organised and structured into paragraphs.

Examine the front page of local newspapers such as The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, or the National Post to get a feel for what your front page will look like. You can also look at the following website for examples of many different newspaper front pages from around the world:

Your front page must contain the following elements:

  1. Three articles minimum.
  2. Visuals that relate to the articles.
  3. A headline to grab readers’ attention.
  4. A section that gives a preview to what might be inside your newspaper (does not have to be about the assassination – it could be about sports, entertainment, etc.)
  5. A name for your paper, date and price.
  6. An advertisement (be creative!)

Assignment Weighting – out of 80 (20 marks per section)

Rubric for Newspaper Front Page

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
Knowledge/Understanding
The newspaper article has a minimum of three articles covering local, provincial and federal government issues. / There are less than three articles. / There are less than three articles or the depth of the articles are inadequate. / There are three articles of adequate depth. / There are more than three articles OR the three articles are very comprehensive.
The articles are accurate and written in your own words. / The content is inaccurate and/or plagiarized. / The content is inaccurate or not applicable (not about the correct time period) / Content is accurate and applicable (about the correct time period) / Content is very relevant and extensive.
Thinking/Inquiry
Newspaper articles show a clear connection to current issues and how they relate to levels of government. / Articles show very little connection to the politics of the world immediately preceding World War I. Topics are poorly chosen. / Articles show some understanding, however the issues are not necessarily correctly assigned to the politics of the world immediately preceding World War I. / Each article shows a clear understanding of issues in the politics of the world immediately preceding World War I. / Each article shows an exemplary understanding, with clear evidence of effort.
Communication
Articles are well written, with a professional voice and little to no spelling or grammar erros.
Front page is a realistic copy of what a newspaper would look like, including pictures, sneak peeks of what’s inside, advertisements, etc. / Articles are poorly written and have many errors. Front page is rushed, with little or no effort, pictures, etc. / Articles are adequately written, however there are a high number of spelling and grammar errors, along with an unprofessional tone. Front page is not necessarily realistic. / Articles are well written. Pictures are included, as well as other elements to make the newspaper catchy and realistic. / Articles are superb and could be published in any current newspaper. Front page format is attention grabbing and could easily be the front page of tomorrow’s Toronto Star!

Rubric for Newspaper Front Page Continued

Application
The entire creative piece shows an understanding of the politics of the world immediately preceding World War I andthe relevant issues. / Very little evidence of understanding of the relevant issues. / Some evidence of the assignment’s connection to the relevant issues. / Clear evidence of the relevant issues. / Highly informed, well researched and shows much evidence of the relevant issues.