Lesson Plan
Moving Up Mastery Lesson Plan
Students will identify their academic and social-emotional strengths and challenges, articulate feelings about moving to 8th grade, and set personalized SMART goals to ensure a confident, successful transition next year.
Transition periods often bring anxiety and uncertainty. This lesson fosters self-awareness, peer support, and clear action steps, helping 7th graders approach 8th grade with confidence and direction.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Reflection
7 minutes
Step 3
Small-Group Sharing
8 minutes
Step 4
Goal-Setting Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Moving Up Mastery: Transition Tips for 8th Grade
Warm-Up: Excitement & Nerves
Academic Success Tips
Social-Emotional Strategies
Setting SMART Goals

Worksheet


Worksheet

