Anxiety in Middle School: 5 SEL Short Stories

A complete 1-week SEL curriculum — ready to use on day one.

Help your 6th–8th graders recognize, understand, and manage school-related anxiety with this practical social-emotional learning resource. This bundle features 5 quick, high-interest short stories designed for daily 10–15 minute SEL or ELA sessions. Each 1-page story focuses on a real-world scenario students face in middle school, paired with multiple-choice comprehension questions to check for understanding and prompt meaningful reflection.

What's Included:

• The Hallway Rush — Managing sensory overload and anxiety during crowded school transitions.

• The Ripple Effect — Understanding how one person's actions and emotions impact the people around them.

• The Spotlight in Room 204 — Overcoming performance anxiety and stage fright when called on in class.

• The Table in the Back — Navigating feelings of social isolation and building the confidence to connect.

• The Unspoken Script — Resisting peer pressure to conform and finding the courage to be authentic.

Each story includes:

• 5 Multiple-Choice Comprehension Questions to gauge understanding and reinforce key SEL takeaways.

• An Answer Key — ready to print or project immediately.

5-Day / 1-Week Curriculum: One story per day for a complete school week of meaningful SEL learning — no prep required.

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