There are a lot of awkward moments in middle school. Physical education class can be a source of many stories. Like not being able to do a simple exercise properly in front of everyone. Then there are the moments in the cafeteria. Maybe you spill your food all over yourself or someone else. And also the times when you get called on in class and you have no idea what the answer is, but you try to bluff your way through it. These are all typical awkward middle school situations.
One common type is when you have a wardrobe malfunction. For example, your zipper breaks or your skirt gets stuck on something. Another is when you say something really stupid in class, like answering a question completely wrong in a very confident way. Also, getting caught doing something you shouldn't be, like passing notes during a strict teacher's lecture.
One common type is when there are misunderstandings in communication. For example, thinking someone is waving at you but they are actually waving at someone behind you. Another type is when you make a silly mistake in public, like tripping over your own feet while walking on a flat surface. And then there are those moments when you say something completely inappropriate without realizing it at first.
One time at a middle school dance, I was so nervous that when a slow song came on, I accidentally stepped on my partner's foot three times in a row. She gave me a really strange look and then just walked away. It was so embarrassing.
One common type is about discipline policies. For example, if a school has a very strict zero - tolerance policy for minor infractions like chewing gum or being a few minutes late. Students may feel it's overly harsh, and parents might also question the effectiveness of such policies.
One common type is being publicly criticized by a teacher for getting a wrong answer. Teachers sometimes forget how sensitive students can be. Another is being bullied by classmates, like being called mean names. For example, a kid with glasses might be called 'four - eyes'. Also, failing in a sports event in front of the whole school can be really humiliating. You feel like everyone is looking at you and judging you for not being good enough at that sport.
Falls are very common. As I mentioned before, slipping on wet floors or tripping over objects in hallways or stairs. Another common one is sports - related accidents during PE classes or school games.
One common type is friendship conflict. For example, two friends might have a falling out because of jealousy over a new friend or a difference in interests. Another type is academic competition conflict. In some novels, students compete for the top grades or a scholarship, which can lead to rivalry and conflict.
Bullying is a very common horrible middle school story. Kids can be cruel to each other, either physically like hitting or verbally by teasing constantly. Another common one is unfair treatment from teachers. For example, some teachers might have favorites and give those students all the good opportunities while ignoring others.
The most common middle school crush stories involve admiration from afar at first. A student might see another one reading in the library and be attracted to their intelligence or the way they look lost in a book. Then, they might start trying to be in the same places as that person, like always sitting near them in the cafeteria or on the school bus, slowly building up the crush.
One common one is getting called on in class when you don't know the answer. You just sit there, stuttering and trying to come up with something, while the whole class watches. Another is having your pants split or something similar happen during physical education. It's so embarrassing to have everyone see that.