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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.

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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

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Moving Up Mastery: Transition Tips for 8th Grade

Warm-Up: Excitement & Nerves

Academic Success Tips

Social-Emotional Strategies

Setting SMART Goals

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