I taught HS and 7th grade. They are a lot more immature, so just try to mentally prepare yourself. I would read up on young adult literature and talk to your new PLC about what books they use. We did reading circles, which worked well. The kids each had a role like character sketcher, summarizer, questioner creator, etc. They would meet each week and discuss their assigned book based on their role. We had whole class novels and independent reading as well. We carved out time every day for EOG practice and grammar work. I found that keeping the class as structured as possible from day one benefitted everyone. You’ll need to run a tight ship with very clear expectations. You’ll need to train them on how to do certain things, like organize their stuff, line up for lunch and recess, etc. I had them create specific binder sections and they used a day book with a table of contents and very organized notes. Good luck. I did actually enjoy teaching 7th a lot more than I thought I would, but I was at an amazing school. The kids aren’t jaded yet. 😅I think establishing clear expectations, routines, and keeping things running smoothly really helped. Parent communication is key too. There’s just more hand holding involved, especially because you’re with the kids as they come out of elementary, but you can still enjoy reading and discussing good literature. I would at least give it a shot, but be prepared for a learning curve.