Starting Middle School
Lena finds her classes, works her locker, and settles into the bigger world of middle school.
Started from one sentence: Lena starts middle school this fall.
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Starting Middle School
A story about a bigger world
My name is Lena, and this year I start middle school. My new school has two floors, lockers, and six teachers. Big changes take practice, and I have practiced before.
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My Schedule
A map of my week
I keep my schedule in the front of my binder. Each class has a room number I can find. Learning the routes takes about a week for most students.
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The Locker
My little door
My locker holds my books between classes. The combination takes a few tries at first. By Friday my fingers remember it on their own.
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Six Teachers
New faces, new rules
Every teacher runs class a little differently. I keep a page of notes about each one. When I am unsure, I can ask after class.
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Lunch with Maya
One friendly face
My friend Maya sits at my lunch table. We compare schedules and laugh about the gym uniforms. Having one friendly face makes the day smaller.
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Homework and Balance
My after school plan
I start homework right after a snack at home. Big assignments feel lighter in small pieces. Breaks with music help me keep going.
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One Month In
I know my way now
The hallways feel familiar under my feet. I know which stairwell is fastest before third period. New places turn into known places, one day at a time.
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