Name:Dylan

Period: 6

SPIDER-MAN ESSAY NOTETAKER

PART A:
Directions:
1. HIGHLIGHT in RED: the topic of the prompt
2. HIGHLIGHT in BLUE: what you need to talk about with the topic

Prompt: In recent decades, Spider-Man has swung his way into the hearts of audiences
through various cinematic interpretations, each brought to life by different actors. From
Tobey Maguire's classic portrayal to Andrew Garfield's modern spin and Tom Holland's
youthful exuberance, each iteration offers a unique perspective on the iconic web-slinger.
With so many different iterations of Spider-Man, there is much debate over what movies
are the best.

Write an essay in which you argue which Spider-Man actor best portrays the character.
Use evidence from the texts to support your response.

3. Prior to reading the sources, who is your favorite Spider-Man and why?
a. Name your favorite below and list as many reasons why as you can:

MY FAVORITE SPIDER- REASONS WHY

MAN

Tobey ● Because I know how he became a spider man in

the first place

PART B:
Directions:
1. Fill out the notetaker below based on the sources provided
2. Come up with 3 reasons for each Spider-Man that support an argument that they
are the best version
3. Find evidence within the sources to support your ideas
a. When you copy in your evidence, make sure that it aligns with each of the
reasons that you have come up with. You should also include the paragraph
number of your evidence. This will help you in writing your essay.
LINK TO SOURCES

SPIDER-MAN TOBEY ANDREW TOM HOLLAND MILES

MAGUIRE GARFIELD MORALES

REASONS WHY 1. He was 1. He's Holland's looks Miles Morales

Personally easily and talents add has more
THEY ARE THE Connected the one so much depth complex family
to the with the to the character. dynamics than
BEST SPIDER- Villains. more He is the Peter Parker,
depth spitting image which adds
MAN: 2. His Double and of teenage Peter depth to his
Life was tragedy Parker. character. Miles
Realistically to deal Additionally, Morales' artistic
Chaotic. with out how he delivers side, expressed
3. Organic of the each line – through his
Webbing. other whether spray paint art,
two comedic, mixtapes, and
Spider- desperate, or creative
Men. sorrowful – writing, sets
brings the him apart from
2. Garfield's character to Peter Parker's
acting is new heights. scientific
amazing (pun genius.
intended) and
he can connect
with the
viewers,
especially when
it comes to
Spider-Man.

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