This read-aloud video accompanies Unit 1, Lesson 1 of the Grade 8 TrueEQ SEL curriculum. “The Group-Chat Rush” helps students analyze digital communication, emotional escalation, and the value of pausing before responding online.

The lesson aligns with the CASEL competencies of Self-Management and Responsible Decision-Making and focuses on the TrueEQ Anchor of Mindfulness.

The video reinforces healthy digital-age SEL habits.