Make it to Summer Break with the Into the Spiderverse ELA Survival Pack
I’ve taught both freshmen and seniors, and when May hits, their energy couldn’t be more different.
Seniors?
Erratic but energized. They're leaning into the unstructured chaos of their final filmmaking projects, juggling AP tests, spring sports, and soaking in every last moment of high school.
Freshmen?
Lethargic.
Distracted.
Irritable.
Absolutely, 100% ready for summer.
But the cruel truth? They still have six more weeks of school left.
It’s that classic late-spring vibe: the grass is green, the windows are open, and every eye in the room is trained out the window, daydreaming about lying in the sun—not finishing Act 5 of Romeo and Juliet.
😩 “Can I Just Put on a Movie?”
You know the feeling. You want to hit play, keep it simple, and hope the class watches without incident. But the usual lit-aligned film adaptations (Of Mice and Men, Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet) rarely hold their attention.
Sure, a few students light up during Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (we love those kids)—but for most? The movie ends up as background noise. Heads are on desks. Admin walks in. You cringe.
It's Time to Change the Script
I've had great success pairing movies with texts—Mean Girls with Lord of the Flies, Moana with The Odyssey, Coraline with big freshman year themes—but I know not every teacher has the time, training, or classroom conditions to pull those off.
That’s why I created the 🎒Spiderverse ELA Survival Pack.
It’s a fully loaded bundle of:
- No-prep viewing questions
- Scaffolded scene studies
- Creative writing + reflection projects
- Socratic seminar prompts
- Two essay assignments (with rubrics!)
- And more—grounded in ELA skills but driven by student interest
This is a unit that lets you press play and still teach with purpose. It’s built for freshmen (but works for grades 7–10), packed with opportunities for analysis, discussion, and creative expression.
Themes That Actually Resonate
The bundle supports themes most ELA teachers cover in 9th grade:
- Coming of age
- Identity
- Home & community
- Responsibility & leadership
- Sacrifice & belonging
And unlike some “ELA movie” resources that wring the fun out of the film, these materials are built to preserve what makes Into the Spider-Verse brilliant—while helping students write, speak, and think like scholars.
💡 What You’ll Get (So Far!)
Here’s a quick preview of what’s included:
- 🎯 18 film viewing questions w/ visual motif tracker
- 📓 40+ scene studies for close analysis & differentiation
- ✍️ 2 essay prompts (with rubrics + prewriting tools)
- 💬 Socratic seminar discussion guide
- 🎨 Comic diptych project
- 🕷️ Origin story writing project
- 🔎 Cultural media studies mini-research activity
- 🧰 Teacher scene reference table
- 🛠️ Student templates: journal entries, podcast scripts, comic strips & more
🚨 Time-Sensitive Deal
Right now, the Spiderverse ELA Survival Pack is over 50% off for just $19.99. But next week, I’ll be adding:
- Film frame analysis activities
- Mini filmmaking projects (yep—phone-friendly!)
These additions will increase the bundle’s value—and the price.
Buy before May 9th and you’ll:
✔ Lock in today’s price
✔ Get all future updates free
🛒 Ready to Swing Into Summer?
Browse the full resource preview.
Have questions? Drop a comment or email me—I'm happy to help you plan your last few weeks without losing your mind (or your freshmen).