Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.

Why do you think Lola was unwilling to be truthful about her family situation? How did Ella feel about their friendship after she discovered Lola’s lies? How would you feel if you discovered your friend had been untruthful?

The closing musical number says that success comes from simply believing in yourself. While confidence is an important asset, is it enough to ensure success? What other qualities may be important to develop?

What attributes does Lola have that are worth emulating? What characteristics does she have that may be problematic in real life?