COMPREHENSION 1 Looking for the main idea a Describe how Kelly tries to find out which culture she belongs to. b Point out which prejudices towards the Iraqi and English cultures are discussed in the text. ANALYSIS - SF 20: Analysing drama LP 18 Writing about texts 2 Analysing character relationships Analyse the relationship between Kelly and her father Ibrahim. Reflect on what they talk about and how they speak to each other. SUPPORT p.208 O FACT FILE In literature, colloquialism is the use of informal words and expressions in conversations to underline the speaker's social status, level of education, relationship with others, etc. The opposite of colloquialism Is standard or formal English, Examples: LANGUAGE AWARENESS 3 Studying colloquial language a Read the explanation of colloquialism on the left and find examples of colloquial language in the conversation between Kelly and Ibrahim. b Rewrite the examples you found in the text in formal English. 4 YOU CHOOSE Creative writing BEYOND THE TEXT 4 wanna want to a Write an email Kelly sends to her best friend in Britain after she has in Iraq. gonna going to go nuts go insane b Together with a partner, write a dialogue between Kelly's father Ibrahim and her mum Susan after the first meeting of father and daughter. her father • SF37: Doing a creative writing task 5 Thinking about cultural identity a Together with a partner, discuss whether 'You can choose where you belong' (I. 88). Who or what influences you in your choice? Think abous family, culture, education and list concrete examples for and against the SF27: Having a discussion - LP 13: Placing emphasis on key points > SF34: Argumentative writing quote. b CHALLENGE Write a "comment on Ibrahim's idea that 'You can choe where you belong (1. 88) 104 Chapter 5 The UK -a Kingdom United?