The Blind Side Worksheet/Video Guide for School
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The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. At the beginning of the movie, the left tackle is described. Listen carefully and complete the information with the words you hear. The left tackle’s job is to protect the __________________________ from what he can’t see coming, to protect his __________________________. An ideal left tackle is __________________________. He’s wide in the __________________________, and massive in the __________________________. He has long __________________________, giant hands, and __________________________ as quick as a hiccup. While you watch the movie, think of words that could be used to describe the following character. Write the words below each photo.
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A video guide for the film The Blind Side
Transcript of The Blind Side Worksheet/Video Guide for School
The story of Michael Oher,
a homeless and traumatized boy who became an
All American football player and
first round NFL draft pick with the help
of a caring woman and her family.
At the beginning of the movie, the left tackle is described. Listen carefully and complete the information with the words you
hear.
The left tackle’s job is to protect the __________________________ from what he can’t see coming, to protect his
__________________________.
An ideal left tackle is __________________________.
He’s wide in the __________________________, and massive in the __________________________.
He has long __________________________, giant hands, and __________________________ as quick as a hiccup.
While you watch the movie, think of words that could be used to describe the following character. Write the words below
each photo.
Say if the following statements are (T)rue or (F)alse. If they are false, correct them.
_____ Michael Ohre was accepted into the Wingate Christian School because he was good at sports.
_____ Michael got a C in one of his first reading tests.
_____ Michel didn’t like his nickname.
_____ Michael’s career aptitude test showed that his highest ability is the ability to learn.
_____ Leigh was a Tennessee fan.
_____ When Leigh asked her daughter about how she felt with Mike living in their house, Collins said she was worried
about some things kids were saying at school.
Answer briefly.
Why did Michael want a driver’s license?
According to Michael’s mother, why was he “a runner”?
During one practice, how did Leigh make Michael understand his role in the team?
Why did Michael need to improve his grades and get a 2.5 GPA?
What accusations from the WNLC did the Tuohys have to face?
The second time Michael talked to the WNLC representative, he explained to her his reasons for wanting to go to Ole
Miss. What was this reason?
After you watch. Discussion.
What do you know about Thanksgiving? Is it celebrated in your country? If it is, did you see any difference between the
way you do it in your country and what is shown in the movie? What similarities did you find?
What is your country’s most popular sport? How important are sports for you?
If you were Michael, would you have attended Ole Miss? Why? Why not?
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Keys:
At the beginning of the movie, the left tackle is described. Listen carefully and complete the information with the words you
hear.
The left tackle’s job is to protect the QUARTERBACK from what he can’t see coming, to protect his BLIND SIDE
An ideal left tackle is BIG.
He’s wide in the BUTT and massive in the TIGHS.
He has long ARMS, giant hands, and FEET as quick as a hiccup.
Say if the following statements are (T)rue or (F)alse. If they are false, correct them.
___f__ Michael Ohre was accepted into the Wingate Christian School because he was good at sports. (According to the
coach, they did not have to accept him because of the sports, but because it was the right thing to do).
___f__ Michael got a C in one of his first reading tests. (His teacher tested him verbally and he got a C. // His reading
level is low).
__t___ Michel didn’t like his nickname.
__f___ Michael’s career aptitude test showed that his highest ability is the ability to learn. (His scored highest (98%) in
“protective instincts”).
___f__ Leigh was a Tennessee fan. (She can’t stand them. She is an “Ole Miss” fan.)
__f___ When Leigh asked her daughter about how she felt with Mike living in their house, Collins said she was worried
about some things kids were saying at school. (Collins said she didn’t care about what kids – juveniles – said).
Why did Michael want a driver’s license?
To carry it with him, so that he can have something with his name on it.
According to Michael’s mother, why was he “a runner”?
Because every time Mike was in a foster home, he would run away to look for her mom.
During one practice, how did Leigh make Michael understand his role in the team?
He has to protect his team as he would protect her or the rest of the family.
Why did Michael need to improve his grades and get a 2.5 GPA?
To be able to get into college and, especially, to get a football scholarship.
What accusations from the WNLC did the Tuohys have to face?
They were accused of taking care of Mike so that later he would play for Ole Miss.
The second time Michael talked to the WNLC representative, he explained to her his reason for wanting to go to Ole
Miss. What was this reason?
Because that is where his family goes to school-
