We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can also be used effectively in Tutorials or English sessions.
This particular worksheet focuses on using a Thesaurus, understanding synonyms and enabling learners to expand their vocabulary verbally and in their written communication. The Workbook requires learners to demonstrate these new skills and confirm understanding using a series of engaging tasks, including rewriting a wonderful poem by Spike Milligan (Extremely relevant to the events of 2020)
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This 3rd series of flashcards, one from each act, evidence ways in which Shakespeare has highlighted the theme of guilt and anxiety in the play.
It is interesting in Macbeth that Macbeth as a military general had no difficulty in applying violent acts to kill his enemy but could not handle emotionally or mentally the murder of King Duncan.
This brings into play questions of right and wrong and integrity and honour.
The purpose of memorising the quotes is to aid a deeper knowledge of the play so that when answering a question the student can move around the play with ease.
The quote is on the left-hand side of each card.
Prompts for discussion are on the right-hand side of each card.
The quotes also have relevance in the discussion of other themes, especially questions that explore the characterisation of Macbeth and plot development.
Other sets available:
Set 1 – The Supernatural
Set 2 – Tragic Hero
Set 4 – Ambition
Set 5 – Characterisation
Set 6 – Plot Development/movement
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This 5 series BUNDLE of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
This BUNDLE of Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
Unit 407 focuses on helping the learner to prepare for an interview and includes a mock interview activity. Learning Outcomes include:
1.1 research:
A. the company B. its values C. its impact on the community D. the job role
1.2 prepare answers to a given set of questions that are likely to be asked in the interview
1.3 prepare questions to ask in the interview based on research
1.4 describe different interview techniques
1.5 describe how to seek clarity from the interviewer about questions asked
1.6 collate any documents that may be asked for at interview
1.7 describe the route and means of transport to take to attend the interview on time.
2.1 dress appropriately and display good personal hygiene for the
interview
2.2 use appropriate means of non-verbal communication such as
body language and facial expressions during the interview
2.3 take part in an interview activity
2.4 give clear, straightforward answers to the questions asked
2.5 prepare a short presentation for use at an interview
3 Be able to review own performance at an interview
3.1 describe aspects of the interview that went well
3.2 describe one aspect of the interview that did not go well
3.3 plan actions to improve performance at future interviews.
Unit 408 focuses on Searching for a job and covers the following criteria.
1.1 Describe different resources available to find out about job information.
1.2 Describe the roles and functions of organisations providing employment services
1.3 Use resources to research job opportunities.
1.4 Describe how to sign up to different organisations’ job alert systems
2.1 List the key elements of job adverts
2.2 Extract relevant information from job adverts
2.3 Match personal skills and requirements to job vacancies
Unit 409 focuses on Career Progression and covers the following criteria.
1.1 explain the importance of career progression
2.1 identify sources of career progression information, advice and guidance
2.2 identify different career, course and training options from available sources of information, advice and guidance.
3.1 list transferable skills, qualities and experience required to develop a career
3.2 review own transferable skills, qualities and experience
3.3 identify areas of work or study that might be best suited to own transferable skills, qualities or experience
4.1 identify short-term goals that will help with career progression
4.2 develop a career progression plan.
Unit 410 focuses extensively on Keeping Safe in Social Situations. Learner outcomes included
1.1 identify areas of risk in social situations
1.2 Identify risks associated with alcohol
1.3 identify risks associated with drugs
1.4 identify risks associated with sexual activity
1.5 state risks involved when using social media
1.6 state risks involved when using the Internet.
2.1 identify ways to minimise risks to different groups
2.2 identify ways to minimise risks in social situations
2.3 identify ways to keep identity and personal information safe.
3.1 identify different types of support available
3.2 identify the situations when support is needed
3.3 identify the different ways of accessing support
3.4 explain the benefits of seeking support.
Unit 411 focuses on the importance of Working as part of Team and covers the following criteria.
1.1 describe what makes an effective team
1.2 describe benefits of effective teamwork.
2.1 list different types of team
2.2 identify the values and goals of a team
2.3 describe ways in which team members can work together effectively
2.4 describe a method of avoiding conflict within a team
2.5 identify methods of making team decisions.
3.1 give examples of different roles
3.2 identify the impact these roles have on the way a team works
3.3 identify the impact these roles have on team members
4.1 describe the overall goal of the team
4.2 prepare a plan to achieve a team goal
4.3 describe own role in achieving the goal
4.4 describe others role in achieving the goal
4.5 list activities, milestones and timelines
4.6 identify the support /resources to work towards the goal
5.1 follow a plan and review progress at regular intervals
5.2 suggest improvements and amendments to the plan
6.1 reflect on the overall effectiveness of the plan in helping to achieve the agreed goal
6.2 describe what went well and what did not go well.
Other Units including a Bundle of Units 401-405 are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
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This 5th series of flashcards focuses on the characterisation of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
There are ‘quotes’ to explore cards for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth who are the lead characters of the play. The final card summarises how the other characters interact.
These cards are valuable aids to helping students answer the part of the question where they are asked to relate their analysis of the given quote to other areas of the play
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are central. Act 1 introduces them both very forcefully, and then as the plot develops their characters evolve in opposite directions almost a reversal. The more the student gets to know the play the more obvious this characterisation movement becomes.
The quote is on the left hand side of each card.
Prompts for discussion are on the right hand side of each card.
The set also includes a breakdown of other characters in Macbeth.
Other sets available:
Set 1 – The Supernatural
Set 2 – Tragic Hero
Set 3 – Guilt/Anxiety
Set 4 – Ambition
Set 6 – Plot Development/movement
Look out for Bundles too!
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This 6th series of flashcards focuses on the Plot development.
This set of revision cards is slightly different from the others. The cards look at the ways in which the plot is developed.
Card 1 - The structure - How Shakespeare structures the play to build the tragedy
Cards 2 and 3 - Act 1 - A hero is manipulated
Cards 4 and 5 -Act 2 - The deed is done
Cards 6 and 7 - Act 3 - the agony of conscience and loss of peace of mind
Card 8 and 9 - Act 4 - A climax of tyranny
Card 10 and 11 Act 5 - The outcome
Card 12 – some context
These cards are valuable aids to helping students answer the part of the question where they are asked to relate their analysis of the given quote to other areas of the play.
Other sets available:
Set 1 – The Supernatural
Set 2 – Tragic Hero
Set 3 – Guilt/Anxiety
Set 4 – Ambition
Set 5 – Characterisation
Look out for Bundles too!
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This 4th series of flashcards, one from each act, evidence ways in which Shakespeare has explored the theme of ambition in the play.
The theme focuses on the negative impact of unbridled ambition having the power to destroy. The three sisters played on this element of ambition, it was their weapon. The strongest overt references are in Act 1, and so for this set there are three cards linked to Act 1. However, there are subtle inferences to ambition as destructive in Acts 2-5 that are worth remembering should there be an essay question that asks the student to make points about ambition from the play as a whole.
The quote is on the left hand side of each card
Prompts for discussion are on the right hand side of each card
The quotes also have relevance in the discussion of other themes, especially questions that explore the characterisation of Macbeth and of how the plot is moved forward where this theme of ambition as destructive can be strongly linked.
Other sets available:
Set 1 – The Supernatural
Set 2 – Tragic Hero
Set 3 – Guilt/Anxiety
Set 5 – Characterisation
Set 6 – Plot Development/movement
Look out for Bundles too!
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The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles.
Brain Game #1 - Word Ladders requires learners to climb down each of the 18 ladders filling in the empty steps between the top and the bottom word.
At each step they can only change one letter.
Example: THE - TIE - TIN - WIN
You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18. The puzzles progress in difficulty with the last 6 requiring the learners to identify the first and last word from just the pictures.
Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want.
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Check out our many other Brain Games available on TES and in our shop found at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks
The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English & Maths Skills using a variety of different puzzles.
Brain Game #2 - Word Jumble, requires learners to unscramble 18 mixed up words. In this edition they are all animal names. Example: DAPNA - PANDA
You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18. The slides progress in difficulty testing their ability to unscramble names with more letters.
Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want.
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This resources includes all 6 sets of the series.
Set 1 - The Supernatural
Set 2 – The Tragic Hero
Set 3 – Guilt/Anxiety
Set 4 – Ambition
Set 5 – Characterisation
Set 6 – Plot Development/movement
The purpose of memorising the quotes is to aid a deeper knowledge of the play so that when answering a question the student can move around the play with ease.
The quote is on the left-hand side of each card. Prompts for discussion are on the right-hand side of each card.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE!
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. PPT versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles.
Brain Game #4 - Word Connections requires learners to identify the word that conjoins either before or after three given words.
Example: FAIRY - MILK - PASTE Answer TOOTH =TOOTHFAIRY - MILKTOOTH - TOOTHPASTE. They can also earn extra points by finding other valid relevant connections. i.e. TOOTHACHE.
You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18.
Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want.
Feedback is Key, and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review, and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE!
Feel free to message me directly SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Check out our many other Brain Games available on TES and in our shop found at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks
The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles.
This bundle includes the following;
Brain Game #1 - Word Ladders requires learners to climb down each of the 18 ladders filling in the empty steps between the top and the bottom word.
At each step they can only change one letter.
Example: THE - TIE - TIN - WIN
Brain Game #2 - Word Jumble, requires learners to unscramble 18 mixed up words. In this edition they are all animal names. Example: DAPNA - PANDA
Brain Game #3 - Word Links requires learners to find a connection using three given words. Example: PIZZA-PEPPERONI-PEPPERS = PIZZA TOPPINGS. They can also earn extra points by finding other valid relevant links. i.e. They all have 3 P’s in their spelling.
You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18.
Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want.
Feedback is Key, and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review, and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE!
Feel free to message me directly SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Check out our many other Brain Games available on TES and in our shop found at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks
The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles.
Brain Game #5 - Guess the Animals requires learners to identify the animal using the 5 clues. The quicker they guess the correct answer and the fewer clues they use, the more points can be earned.
You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18.
Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want.
Feedback is Key, and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review, and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE!
Feel free to message me directly SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Check out our many other Brain Games available on TES and in our shop found at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks
The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles.
This bundle includes the following;
Brain Game #4 - Word Connections requires learners to identify the word that conjoins either before or after three given words.
Example: FAIRY - MILK - PASTE Answer TOOTH =TOOTHFAIRY - MILKTOOTH - TOOTHPASTE. They can also earn extra points by finding other valid relevant connections. i.e. TOOTHACHE.
Brain Game #5 - Guess the Animals requires learners to identify the animal using the 5 clues. The quicker they guess the correct answer and the fewer clues they use, the more points can be earned.
Brain Game #6 - Food Match - Learners will be shown a food item, they then need to think of another item that is often paired with that food i.e BREAD & BUTTER.
The aim, however, is not to guess the obvious as you will only earn a point if your chosen food is not revealed, for example if they guessed ‘JAM’ instead.
Extension idea - Learners can earn extra points for as many other suitable and valid alternative food matches
You can use slides in all the Brain Game series individually as a Starter Activity or you can challenge learners to complete all 18.
Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want.
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These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills.
This workbook has been put together for with learners to complete prior, during and after watching a football match. It is perfect for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar or could be used for any significant or relevant match in the future.
There are various tasks that include the following:
Researching pre match information
Predicting and estimating in play action
Recording statistics throughout the game.
Converting the date into visual Chart form.
Evaluating the game using fact and opinion in a formal report
The resource incorporates functional skills in English and Maths and even ICT with the optional use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
There is a word Doc available which allows you to convert easily to other sports such as rugby basketball etc.
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This resource is available to download as a PDF file. As mentioned Word versions are available, so feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
This practice assessment paper has been created to aid learners in their preparation for forthcoming Entry Level Functional Skills assessments, with a particular focus on enhancing reading comprehension skills and bolstering confidence.
The paper is colourfully structured to guide learners through the assessment format, foster familiarity, pinpoint areas for improvement and enhance engagement.
Centered around a fictional football match, the assessment comprises two sections: a Refreshments Menu and a Sports Report. Learners are tasked with comprehensively reading both texts before answering ten questions for each.
Additionally, a Marking Sheet is provided to assist tutors in evaluating learners’ achievements. Importantly, there is no pass or fail component to this assessment; its sole purpose is to offer support and guidance.
Other Practice Assessments are available on TES and many more are currently in development and will be available soon.
This resource is currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
This practice assessment paper has been created to aid learners in their preparation for forthcoming Entry Level Functional Skills assessments, with a particular focus on enhancing reading comprehension skills and bolstering confidence.
The paper is colourfully structured to guide learners through the assessment format, foster familiarity, pinpoint areas for improvement and enhance engagement.
Centered around a fictional Country Park, the assessment comprises two sections: A Poster to advertise the Country Park and a Swimming and Boating Lake Guidelines Safety Sheet. Learners are tasked with thoroughly reading both texts before answering ten questions for each.
Additionally, a Marking Sheet is provided to assist tutors in evaluating learners’ achievements. Importantly, there is no pass or fail component to this assessment; its sole purpose is to offer support and guidance.
Other Practice Assessments are available on TES and many more are currently in development and will be available soon."
This resource is currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
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This Lesson plan has been designed for tutors to enhance their teaching process and enable structured delivery to ensure that students have a positive experience, gain new knowledge, stay engaged throughout and successfully achieve their learning objectives.
The plan is structured into key areas:
Subject Overview
Required Materials (Guided)
Lesson Obectives
Aprrox Durations (throughout)
Introduction
Instruction
Individual & Group Tasks
Reinforcement
Reflection
Differentiation
Each section is designed to guide tutors through the lesson in a clear and organized manner, making it easier to deliver content effectively while addressing the diverse needs of our students. The objectives serve as the foundation of the lesson, ensuring alignment and providing a clear direction for both teachers and students.
Differentiation strategies are included catering to advanced learners, struggling students and those with learning needs, ensuring that every student is supported.
The primary goal of this design is to make lesson delivery more intuitive for teachers and more impactful for students.
Please Note: This is a Lesson Plan and Tutor Guidance resource only.
This resource is downloadable in a PDF file format; however, Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF. The editable vesion will allow flexibility and allow teachers to adapt the content based on classroom dynamics.
Please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
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Other resources and Lesson Plans are available on TES and are readily available in my TES shop /teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks
These worksheets have been carefully designed to engage learners in a variety of subjects, fostering knowledge, creativity, individuality, and the development of essential functional skills. They are ideal for use in Tutorial, English or Digital Skills sessions.
"These worksheets guide learners through the process of creating their own comic strip based on criteria they choose. Using ChatGPT, they will generate a six-panel storyline before bringing it to life in Canva. Learners will select from various templates, add backgrounds, characters, and speech bubbles, and ensure their final comic is polished and engaging. To complete the task, they will check spelling, download their work, and share it with peers and their tutor.
The structured, step-by-step workbook ensures learners have all the support they need to complete the task successfully. It includes completed task examples as well as start-up guides for ChatGPT and Canva (for first-time users)
Extension Activity Idea: Higher-level learners could enhance their comic strip by Animating It using Canva’s animation feature to add movement.
They could also add a voice by record dialogue and turn it into a short video.
This resource is available as a PDF download and is designed for learners working at Entry Level 3 to Level 1. It can be adapted to suit individual learning needs—if you require a Word document version, please contact SmartbooksED@outlook.com.
These worksheets have been carefully designed to engage learners in a variety of subjects, fostering knowledge, creativity, individuality, and the development of essential functional skills. They are ideal for use in Tutorial, English or Digital Skills sessions.
This particular set of worksheets guides learners through the process of creating a 500-word story using a set of criteria they choose themselves. Learners will use ChatGPT to generate the story and a front cover, then transfer their work into Microsoft Word. From there, they can edit the text, add images, borders, page numbers, and any other enhancements before printing the final version in booklet form.
The structured, step-by-step workbook ensures learners have all the support they need to complete the task successfully. It also includes a detailed guide on how to sign up for ChatGPT (for first-time users) and how to print correctly.
Extension Activity Idea: Higher-level learners could enhance their story by adding extra images throughout different stages of the story. They could also design a realistic back cover, including fictional reviews, a barcode, a book price, and other details to give it a more professional look.
This resource is available as a PDF download and is designed for learners working at Entry Level 3 to Level 1. It can be adapted to suit individual learning needs—if you require a Word document version, please contact SmartbooksED@outlook.com.
These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English sessions.
This workbook uses the real-life story of the Sycamore Gap tree, a cultural landmark deliberately felled in 2023 to help learners develop essential English skills.
It include 5 engaging tasks including reading comprehension, vocabulary building, formal writing, and group discussion activities. The learners are able to explore themes of emotion, heritage, and justice in a meaningful context.
Perfect for Functional Skills, GCSE prep, or themed English lessons, this workbook builds critical thinking, empathy, and literacy in a real-world way. Ideal for: KS3, KS4, Functional Skills E3-L1, SEND-friendly tasks
Includes:
• Reading comprehension with answers
• Vocabulary extension and synonyms
• Paraphrasing practice
• Formal writing task
• Speaking & Listening group discussion prompts
• Emotional awareness activities
Guided Answers and Example responses for all the tasks are included in the at the end of the workbook.
This resource is available to download as a PDF file and although it is aimed at around E3 -L1, it could be adapted to suit individual learner needs, by requesting a WORD Doc version. Feel free to message me directly for this format at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
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