Name: Anthony Reyes
Period: 2
Date: 2/11/15
“Unstoppable From Underdog To Undefeated: How I Became A Champion” by Anthony Reyes
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1. MLA Citation
Morris Sean. “Book Review: “Unstoppable by Anthony Robles.” Verde Independent. 2 Oct. 2012. Web.
2.
Critically read the article. Use the basic (number the paragraphs, underline the claims and important
information, and circle important names, places, and dates) and intermediate (question, comment, and connect –
writing in the margins) strategies.
3.
Critically read the article. Use the advanced strategy (say/do charting the text).
Paragraph(s)
What is the author saying in the text?
What is the author doing in the text?
1-2
Robles gave a speech at Mingus HS in April in 2012.
Robles also speaks on childhood battle.
The author introduces Anthony and his
struggle growing up.
3-5
“Unstoppable” has a serious tone but at times it’s
funny. His mother is his number one supporter.
The author quotes Robles saying how he
got through things. Also states his
personal traits, and how he set unreal
goals.
6-7
Robles was underdog born. His determination was
his guidance to be great.
Recognizes his high school coach Bob
Williams as the greatest coach he will ever
have.
8-9
Critics debate that Robles has an advantage to
wrestle with one leg. He went from top dog in high
school to underdog in college until his senior year.
Talks about Anthony having one leg and
how it was a spotlight, but on the mat
there was no spotlight.
10-11
Robles writes why he is successful, and how he was
mentally tough.
Stating facts about Unstoppable, it also
talks about his ambition.
4.
Write a Four-Sentence Rhetorical Précis:
Writer Sean Morris writes a review on the book “Unstoppable” written by Anthony Robles. In the review the
Morris talks about how Anthony uses a serious tone but yet funny at some points. Anthony talks about his
childhood battles being born with one leg, and his journey on becoming a five star athlete/wrestler. Morris’s
purpose on writing this review on the book “Unstoppable” was to inform the audiance on how great it was. He
closes his review stating that Anthony’s book is the greatest motivational piece he has ever read.
5.
Believing/Doubting Game:
I believe that the review on Anthony Robles book
“Unstoppable” is a great review and I like how much he
praises Robles. One thing that helps back up the book would
be the tone. The tone is stated as a serious but yet funny. I
feel like the book is going to be a good book and I will enjoy
reading it.
I dont believ that the book “Unstoppable will
grab your attention. I feel that it will start
boring and finish strong. It also may be very
much just all about Robles and I feel it won’t
intertain the reader to want to keep reading.