Mentor Mission Lesson Template
8th Grade Peer Mentors 20-Minute Mentee Session
Academic Follow-Up Planner
Plan, pace, and lead an engaging 20-minute session for your 6th-grade mentees.
Total Time: 20 Mins
Target: 6th Grade Homeroom
Mentor Names
6th Grade Room / Teacher
Session Date
Today's Big Theme
Pacing Roadmap Keep on track with your watch or timer!
0-1m
Intro
1-15m (14 Mins)
Flexible Core Activity & Mentee Engagement
15-20m (5 Mins)
Debrief & Wrap-Up
PHASE 1
The 60-Second Welcome & Purpose
Minute 0 - 1 (1 Min)
First impressions matter! Smile, introduce yourselves with high energy, and set clear expectations.
Mentor Introduction Hook (Who you are & fun greeting)
Clear Purpose Statement ("Today, we are going to...")
PHASE 2
Flexible Activity Blueprint
Minute 1 - 15 (14 Mins)
Select Your Team's Activity Style:
Icebreaker / Team Game
Middle School Life Hacks
Study & Locker Skills
Q&A / Advice Circle
Activity Title & Quick Summary
Materials Needed
Mentor Team Role Division (Never leave one mentor doing everything!)
Lead Speaker / Demo:
Timer & Pacing Coach:
Materials & Cheerleader:
Middle School Mentorship Leadership Series Page 1: Mission Brief & Activity Setup
Facilitation, Debrief & Pro-Tips
Mentor Execution Guide
Activity Breakdown: Step-by-Step (Minutes 1:00 - 15:00)
14 Minutes Action
1Activity 1:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (Â Â Â Â Mins) !
2Transition
3Activity 2:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (Â Â Â Â Mins)
PHASE 3
Reflection & Mentee High-Five Checkout
Minute 15 - 20 (5 Mins)
Closing Reflection Prompt (Ask whole group)
Closure Questions
Mentor Closing Shout-Out & Teacher thank you
Thank them, highlight great effort, tell when you return!
Mentor Emergency Kit (Be Prepared!)
If Mentees Are Shy / Quiet:
Have mentors share a funny 6th grade mistake first to break the ice and normalize participation.
If Activity Finishes Early:
Lightning round Q&A: "Ask an 8th Grader Anything about Middle School survival."
If Activity Takes Too Long:
Cut Step 3 short and move straight to the 1-minute high-five reflection circle.
Post-Session Quick Mentor Debrief (Fill out after session)
Session Energy:
1 2 3 4 5
What went awesome today?
One thing to adjust for our next visit:
Middle School Mentorship Leadership Series Page 2: Facilitation & Reflection
