Novel Study: The Probability of Everything

The Probability of Everything Novel Study

Introducing a fun and enriching novel study experience based on The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett!

Novel synopsis:

Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.

But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.

But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?

With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye.

More than just a novel study:

We craft our novel studies to promote critical thinking, spark meaningful conversations, and help kids fall in love with reading. 

In this novel study, students will explore key themes such as family, racial injustice, grief, and healing. They’ll also have access to video resources that complement the book and deepen their understanding.

Why choose this novel study?

1. Engaging – Combines a popular novel with dynamic content for a learning experience that's more engaging than a traditional textbook.

2. Develops Critical Thinking – Encourages students to analyze themes and issues presented in the book.

3. Encourages Discussion – Sparks meaningful conversations and allows students to express their perspectives.

4. Strengthens Essential Skills – Enhances writing skills through extensive practice.

5. Multimedia Enrichment— Includes one or more video resources that complement the book.

6. Easy to Use – Designed to be open-and-go, requiring no additional prep.

7. Versatile – Can be used with our other novel studies to create a complete Language Arts curriculum or as a supplement to your current curriculum.

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