A handful of students here talk about transitioning from primary education to middle school. Chapters include “My Biggest Fear,” which range from difficulty remembering the various classes to worrying about fitting in (and jammed lockers); “What's Different?”, which touches on getting up earlier, facing tougher courses, and receiving more homework; and “Expectations” good and bad—including more independence, but also increased pressure to get good grades. Also covered are “New Classes” (with discussion of the short time to navigate between rooms, and the offer of more challenging electives), and “Favorite Things,” which include better lunches, more responsibilities, and the opportunity to be “more mature.” A surefire discussion starter with real-life peers who will appreciate being told that middle school is “not as scary as it seems,” bonus features include a PDF workbook. Recommended. [Note: also available in the series are Surviving the Middle School Social Scene and Problems Solved: Advice from Middle Schoolers. Aud: I, J, P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Moving Up to Middle School, Volume 1: Getting a Grip on Middle School
(2016) 16 min. DVD: $79.95. Professor Child. PPR. ISBN: 978-1-61867-693-1. Volume 31, Issue 4
Moving Up to Middle School, Volume 1: Getting a Grip on Middle School
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