A Sociological Analysis of The Blind Side Writing Assignment

Abstract

The Blind Side is the story of Michael Oher, who came from a disadvantaged childhood and is now a professional football player. We are reading this book because it illustrates many of the sociological concepts we learn during the semester including, social promotion, racial inequality, culture shock, among others. You will write a sociological analysis of...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

College 100

Class Size(s):

Any

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Goal 1: This reading and writing assignment is designed for students to apply the concepts they have learned over the course of the semester to a nonfiction book.
2. Goal 2: This activity allows students to delve more deeply into a specific concept through reading and writing.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Writing assignment and test questions.