Discussion Questions

1. Talk about how Valeria felt about her accident. How did she feel before her cast was removed? How did she feel after competing in the comp? If her feelings were different, what caused the change?
2. Do you think Valeria was right to lie to Mateo by making up excuses to avoid going skating? Discuss your opinion.
3. Even though Valeria didn’t win first place at the comp, she still felt happy about her performance. Talk about why she felt that way. How would you have felt in her position?