A happy ending? Reading: Scene 6 Listen to scene 6 and read along. Friday. In the headteacher’s office. Dad: We really need your advice, Mrs Singh. Mrs Singh: Mr and Mrs James, I’m so sorry to hear Carly’s being bullied. Mum: It’s been terrible! The poor thing can’t sleep, and she’s not eating. I think the school should take away that girl’s phone and search it! Carly: But we can’t be sure Lucy’s sending the messages, Mum. Mrs Singh: Carly’s right, we have to be certain it’s her before we take action. Dad: So what do you suggest we do, Mrs Singh? Mrs Singh: It’s not that easy … Lucy’s going through a hard time. Mum: Well, so is my Carly! Mrs Singh: Lucy’s mother tells me she’s not sleeping and she isn’t eating. You see, her father has just left the family. Mum: The poor girl, she must miss her father terribly! (to Carly) Imagine if Dad couldn’t be there for you! Reading: Scene 7 Listen to scene 7 and read along. Friday. In the chemistry lab. All the students leave. Gaia wants to talk to Carly, but then leaves too. Reuben notices that Carly is crying. Reuben: (goes to her) Carly? What’s wrong? (Pause) Is it about … the party? Carly: There isn’t going to be a party! Everybody hates me, and you hate me too! Reuben: I don’t hate you, Carly! Carly: So why won’t you let the band play at my party? Reuben: It’s just … I mean … Carly: You believed those horrible messages about me, Reuben. Reuben looks embarrassed. A pause. Carly’s phone pings. Carly: Another one (reads) ‘Hey Carly, Not even Reuben’s coming to your party. Sniff.’ Reuben: That’s so mean …Who’s sending these? Carly: I’ve got an idea who it is … But I need proof first. Her phone pings again. Carly: (reads) ‘So spend your birthday all alone at your precious Dad’s stupid club!’ Aha! Now I know it’s Lucy! Her dad’s left the family so she’s jealous of mine. Reuben: So she sends you mean messages? Carly: You believed those mean messages, Reuben. Reuben: I feel so ashamed, Carly … I was afraid … I just didn’t want to be … Carly: Excluded. No one wants to be. I know that now. qe33wq 8 2.13 9iq544 9 2.14 9mp63f 100 12 Unit Stop bullying at our school – a play one hundred Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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