Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II) (R = 2.8)

Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets. This family fun Readers Theater script from the Depression era (1930s) comes complete with extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.

Perfect for unit studies in American history, ESL or ESOL classes, primary or elementary students, or families, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel" will make your students want their own Fuzzy and Pal. Here's a link to Part I.

TIME: about 4 1/2 minutes
CAST: 4
TONE: serious and light
READABILITY: grade 2.8/ grade 3
Here is a brief excerpt from this exclusive members-only script:

Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)
Based on Grandpa’s True Story
By Carol Montgomery ©2011

Narrator: It was the 1930s in Mesa, Arizona and times were tough. Pa, Mama, and Darrel were grateful to have a little truck farm raising vegetables and watermelons. Darrel was just getting ready for bed.

Darrel: Pa, are we really going into town tomorrow?

Pa: Yup. It’s Saturday.

Darrel: I can’t wait. When do we leave?

Pa: After a few chores and lunch.

Darrel: I can’t wait! Mama, wake me up, okay?

Mama: We’ll see. I think it’s more important that you get to bed now. Let’s go say your prayers while Pa checks the car.

Narrator: So, Mama and Darrel went out to the screened back porch where Darrel slept while Pa checked the car before the trip. The next morning Darrel felt a nudge and the covers pulled back. Darrel opened his eyes.

Darrel: Fuzzy! I thought you were Mama waking me up! Do you want to go to town, too?

Narrator: Fuzzy had learned to open the screen door to find his friend Darrel. Darrel rubbed Fuzzy’s fuzzy face with both hands and kissed his baby donkey on the nose.

Darrel: I love you, Fuzzy Face. I’ll ask Mama if you can go to town with us.

Narrator: So, Darrel put the baby donkey outside, then ran to the kitchen.

Darrel: Mama! Can Fuzzy go to town with us, please?

Mama: Well, he is kind of young to stay home alone for hours. Go ask you Pa.

Narrator: Darrel ran outside and found Pa at the car.

Darrel: Pa, can Fuzzy and Pal go to town with us, please?

Pa: I don’t see why not. It’s a short trip. But, you’ll need a rope and halter.

Darrel: Okay! I’ll go get them now. Come on Fuzzy and Pal! (continued.....)

*** Click on the arrow below to download the full printable version of the Readers Theater script from the Depression era of American history. "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)" is a family fun Readers Theater script perfect for ESL/ESOL classes, elementary students, or anyone who loves animals and children.