The Assignment: Girls, Cliques, and Cruelty DVDGrade level: 5 8. This edgy depiction of a cruel clique instantly draws viewers into the lives of four adolescent girls, as they scheme to humiliate another girl whom they consider unpopular. By enabling the audience to identify with both, the perpetrators and the victim, this program promotes empathy and provides a deeper understanding of bullying behavior. The leader's guide helps students and groups explore their attitudes about popularity,