This hallway may look imitating, but there’s no reason to be afraid! 6th grade is exciting and an awesome place to learn! Yes, you may be wondering what fellow 6th graders have been worried about in 6th grade and excited about. Maybe you are wondering how other 6th graders are adapting to this year of excitement? I have interviewed a few people to answer these questions and more.
I interviewed a 5th grader, Savannah S., to better understand what 5th graders are feeling and wondering about in their giant new step into 6th grade next year. When I asked Savannah if she was excited about 6th grade, she said, “Yes, but I’m nervous about having 3 minutes to go to my locker and go to class . . . and pretty much everything.” I then asked her if she thinks she will adapt well to middle school. She replied, “Yes, because I’m organized and most of the time I know where all my supplies are.” She said that being organized, responsible, respectful, and not forgetting things are probably important skills for 6th grade.
A 6th grader, Kenley, who I also interviewed, thought being a leader, listening, and following directions were important skills for 6th grade. When asked if she thinks she is adapting well to 6th grade she says, “Ya, I think it gets better as you go on.” I agree, being a 7th grader this year, that 6th grade does get better as you go on. I also agree that all the skills they have said from being responsible to being able to listen are important skills going into 6th grade, but the most important skill for 6th grade is trying your best. As long as you try your best you will do great things this year! Good luck!
