This read-aloud video accompanies Unit 1, Lesson 1 of the Grade 9 TrueEQ SEL curriculum.
In this lesson, students observe Leo’s “freeze-up moment” during a group project and learn how a mindful pause can help the brain regain clarity.
The lesson aligns with the CASEL competencies of Self-Awareness and Self-Management and focuses on the TrueEQ Anchor of Mindfulness.
The video models how grounding and choosing one small idea can help students re-engage during academic pressure.
The Group Project Freeze (Grade 9: U1,L1 Video)
The First Week is a 3 minute video used to enrich the TrueEQ SEL Curriculum for 9th graders. The story is included in the student worksheet as high-interest text and used as the foundation for Unit 1, Lesson 1 reflections and activities.