The Blind Side

Movie Guide & Analysis

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Part 1: The Play-by-Play (Chronological)

01. Which football position is most critical for protecting the QB?

02. How does Michael’s living environment illustrate social inequality?

03. Why did Michael lack the confidence to correct people about his name?

04. What athletic potential does Coach Cotton see in Michael that others ignore?

05. How does Michael’s teacher describe his learning style in his essay?

06. What detail about Michael in the rain triggers Leigh Anne’s empathy?

07. What is Michael’s immediate (and dishonest) response to a place to stay?

08. What act of compassion does Michael show on his first morning?

09. Why does Leigh Anne take Michael shopping in the "Hurt Village" area?

10. When Michael gets his own room, what shock realization occurs?

11. On the school test, which specific trait was Michael’s highest score?

12. How does SJ help Michael get ready for the football season?

13. Why does compassion initially prevent Michael from being aggressive?

14. How does Leigh Anne use "family" to teach protection on the field?

15. Briefly describe the car accident involving Michael and SJ.

16. How did protection of SJ in the crash show leadership?

17. What action does Leigh Anne take against the player who mocks Michael?

18. Where is the famous "pancake block" finished during the game?

19. Who is Miss Sue? Why her role is a new opportunity?

20. TN field "secret" told by Miss Sue to influence Michael's choice?

21. Required GPA for college scholarship eligibility?

22. Recruiters using privilege (money/access) to influence SJ?

23. Which university does Michael eventually choose to attend?

24. Why does the NCAA investigator come to talk to Michael?

25. How does investigator use background to cause doubt in motives?

26. Location Michael goes after running away from the office?

27. Result of Alton confrontation back at Hurt Village?

28. Restoring confidence via Leigh Anne’s compassion?

29. What was Michael's final answer for choosing Ole Miss?

30. Ending for Michael Oher in real life as shown in the credits?

Part 2: Ethics & Leadership Scenarios

Scenario 1: Empathy & Choice

Leigh Anne stops for Michael when others drove past. Is helping a stranger an ethical duty or a personal choice? Explain using Leigh Anne’s decision.

Scenario 2: The Shield of Confidence

How did the act of protection (saving SJ in the crash) help Michael find his own internal sense of confidence and leadership ability?

Scenario 3: The Blind Side Metaphor

A Left Tackle protects what the QB can't see. Who protects your "blind side" in life, and how can you do that for others in your community?

Part 3: Word Play

1. Michael Oher was homeless in the streets of ___________________________ before being taken in.

2. To stay eligible for sports, Michael worked with a private ___________________________ named Miss Sue.

3. The position that protects the quarterback's ___________________________ is the Left Tackle.

4. Michael’s highest aptitude score was in ___________________________ instincts.

5. The Tuohy family eventually became Michael’s legal ___________________________.

6. Michael was accepted into a school named ___________________________ Christian School.

7. Michael had to raise his cumulative ___________________________ to a 2.5 for college.

8. SJ Tuohy acted as Michael's ___________________________ during recruiting.

9. The NCAA was worried that Michael was a ___________________________ for recruiting rules.

10. Ultimately, Michael chose to follow in his family's footsteps and play for ___________________________.

Blind Side Movie Guide Worksheet Final

Blind Side Movie Guide Worksheet Final