Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________ Period: ___________
The Blindside Viewing Guide
Directions: Complete the following guide to receive full credit. The questions follow the progression of the movie.
1. In Leigh Anne Tuohy’s opening narration, what analogy does she make between paying football players and
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2. Describe the “ideal” left tackle. _________________________________________________________________
3. What does Michael draw on the back of his Biology quiz? ____________________________________________
4. Summarize Michael’s feelings in “White Walls.” ___________________________________________________
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5. What does Mrs. Boswell do to try and help Michael with his test? ______________________________________
6. Describe Leigh Anne Tuohy in three words. ________________ ________________ ________________
7. What can you deduct about Michael by the way he left the sheets and pillow on the couch?
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8. What does Michael do when he is unsure? ________________________________________________________
9. How does Michael change Thanksgiving for the Tuohys? ____________________________________________
10. What is one thing Leigh Anne needs to know about Michael? _________________________________________
11. Contrast the Tuohy’s Memphis and Michael’s Memphis. _____________________________________________
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12. Describe the shirt that Michael chooses. __________________________________________________________
13. Why do you think Leigh Anne mixes her generosity and caring with stern, pointed attitude?
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14. What category did Michael score in the 98th percentile? ______________________________________________
15. Who does Michael see at the restaurant? __________________________________________________________
16. Which picture ends up on the Christmas card? _____________________________________________________
17. Explain Leigh Anne’s confrontation with her friends. ________________________________________________
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18. To what character does Leigh Anne compare Michael? ______________________________________________
19. Why does Michael want a driver’s license? ________________________________________________________
20. What notion appalls Leigh Anne when she tries to legally adopt Michael? ________________________________
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21. How does Michael respond to becoming a part of the Tuohy family? ___________________________________
22. What could have killed SJ? What saved him? ______________________________________________________
23. How does Leigh Anne explain football to Michael? _________________________________________________
24. What event inspires Michael’s protective instincts? _________________________________________________
25. Name five of the universities that pursue Michael. _________________________________________________
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26. What is “different” about Miss Sue? _____________________________________________________________
27. Explain the recruiting process for Michael as it applies to SJ. __________________________________________
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28. How does Miss Sue dissuade Michael from choosing Tennessee? ______________________________________
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29. Summarize Michael’s end of the year English essay as it relates to his life. _______________________________
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30. Where did Leigh Anne find a baby picture of Michael? ______________________________________________
31. What made Michael run away? _________________________________________________________________
32. How did Michael escape the hardships of “Hurt Village”? ____________________________________________
33. What does Leigh vow to do and not to do if Michael attends Tennessee? _________________________________
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34. Where did Michael Oher play professional football? _________________________________________________
35. Pick one CHARACTER. _______________________ Write four INTERVIEW QUESTIONS for that character.
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36. Write a REVIEW for the movie. What did you like and dislike about it? (Minimum of 25 words)
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37. Pick one scene or event from the movie. Write a SUMMARY and ILLUSTRATE/SKETCH it.
Summary: __________________________________ Illustration:
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