Jake Lopez’s Reviews > The Blind Side > Status Update

GENRE: My booking Genre is rags to riches. In my book, Micheal is a young kid who lives in a bad neighborhood in Memphis Tennessee. Later on, Micheal was taken in by the Thouys, a rich family. The Thouys encourage Micheal to play football, so he does. Micheal was coached up with the help of the Thouys until he goes on to play at Ole Miss. Micheal is later drafted into the NFL to the Baltimore Ravens.

SETTING: My story takes place in Memphis Tennessee. This story takes place from 2000-2005. Micheal Lives with the Touhys in the nicer part of Memphis. Where Micheal grew up was not a nice place. Micheal travels from where he grew up to where he lives now often. Another place that takes a big part in this book is his school. Micheal also travels to and from school daily.

MAKING CONNECTIONS: One thing I can connect to with my book is the fact that Micheal is new to his sport. Micheal plays football and has no knowledge about it. In the text on pg 41 it says, " Micheal is new to sports in general, he has no idea what any of its like. " This shows how Micheal's knowledge on sports is at a minimum. I can relate because I was once new to my sport too.

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS: A minor character In my book is a 16 year old girl named Collins. Collins plays a minor role in my book by helping Micheal make friends and fit in at his new school. " If we are going to live in the same house then we cant be strangers outside of it." (pg161) This proves how Collins takes time out of her day to help guide Micheal at his new school.

MAKING PREDICTIONS: Micheal is currently struggling with his school assignments. He is uneligible to play sports until his grades are improved. The football team is waiting for his grades to improve because of the great impact he will make on the team. I can predict that Micheal will start to realize how much pressure is on him and start to get to work. I think Micheal will do this by seeking help with his work.