Film-Based ELA That Actually Works: Into the Spider-Verse Viewing Questions for Middle & High School
Engage students with a movie they love—while teaching theme, symbolism, and character analysis in a way that feels natural, thoughtful, and age-appropriate.
Into the Spiderverse Viewing Questions
ELA-focused worksheet for Into the Spider-Verse. Guide student analysis of theme, character, and identity with 18 structured questions + a visual motif "scavenger hunt" of sorts. Includes printable and Google Docs versions.
What's Inside:
This printable & digital download includes:
- 20 thoughtfully crafted viewing questions (organized by act)
- A visual motif tracker with 8 accessible symbols and patterns
- Scaffolded prompts that guide students toward deeper analysis
- Designed for use during the film—so students watch, notice, and engage
- Google Docs and PDF formats included
- Single-teacher classroom license
Who It's For:
This resource is perfect for:
- English teachers introducing film in Grades 7–10
- Teachers wrapping up a unit or semester with a purposeful movie day
- Homeschoolers or tutors using media to teach literary thinking
- Classrooms that need structure, but not overwhelm
Why It Works:
Too many film worksheets either oversimplify or overcomplicate the experience. I created this resource to:
- ✔ Keep eyes on the screen—not buried in paragraphs
- ✔ Prompt rich discussions about character, identity, and transformation
- ✔ Help students learn how to read film like text
- ✔ Make Into the Spider-Verse accessible for students and teachers new to media analysis
Purchasing gets you instant access to the PDF and Google Docs versions. Clicking on the button will re-direct you to purchase from my ko-fi shop. Or you can subscribe to The Planning Room or The Lit & Lens Society to gain access: