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 tackles job is to protect the __________________________ from what he cant see coming, to protect his __________________________. An ideal left tackle is __________________________. Hes 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 didnt like his nickname. _____ Michaels 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 drivers license?

According to Michaels 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 countrys 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 tackles job is to protect the QUARTERBACK from what he cant see coming, to protect his BLIND SIDE An ideal left tackle is BIG. Hes 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 didnt like his nickname. __f___ Michaels 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 cant 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 didnt care about what kids juveniles said).

Why did Michael want a drivers license? To carry it with him, so that he can have something with his name on it. According to Michaels 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-