The Girl Who Was Supposed To Die

The characters face dilemmas that require quick action under pressure. Consider one of the main events in this story and examine the decision that Cady made in that moment. What were the ramifications of that decision—both positive and negative? Try to consider how it impacted characters other than Cady. What dangers did she face in that moment? What could have happened had she made a different choice? Do you think Cady made the right decision, or was there a better option? Consider the following story moments.

• Cady is held in the police car by Officer Dillow, and she pulls a gun and ties up the officer and escapes.
• Cady is cornered in McDonald’s and must choose to trust Ty so she can escape.
• Cady and Ty steal a car from a gym to drive to Portland.
• Cady goes with Elizabeth to her family home.
• Cady breaks into Z-Biotech to steal the vaccine for her brother.

Teaching Suggestion: It could be beneficial to have students write independently about a specific event, before having a whole-group discussion. After writing independently, it could be beneficial to have a small group discussion with each group focusing on one main event. Depending on the time allotted for this discussion, it could include simultaneous small-group discussions or a fishbowl discussion.