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You have learnt about Scratch in the previous chapter. Scratch is a software which helps you
                 create many games. There are many versions of Scratch. The latest version is Scratch 3.0.
                 You know that Scratch blocks are divided into different categories. Each block performs a

                 different function. Let us recall some previous tasks and also learn about these blocks in
                 detail.

                 Block Categories

                 Blocks are the codes or commands used to create a program in Scratch. It looks like a puzzle
                 piece and each block connects with the other block to perform a task. The blocks in Scratch
                 are divided into different categories based on their functions. In most of these blocks, you
                 can change the value in the block to suit your script.



                             Motion  Looks  Sound   Events  Control  Sensing  Operators  Variables  My Blocks

                 Motion Blocks

                 The blocks that are used to control the movement of a Sprite are known as Motion blocks.
                 They are in blue colour. Some of the commonly used motion blocks are:
                              block lets the Sprite move forward (in the direction it is facing) the number of

                   steps given in the text box in the block. When we write the value with a minus (–) sign, the
                   Sprite moves backward, e.g., move – 10 steps                  .
                                 block lets the Sprite turn in a clockwise direction by the given degrees and

                                 block turns the Sprite in an anti-clockwise direction by the given degrees.
                    To make the Sprite jump to a new position on the stage, use                     block. This block
                   gives the x and y positions of the Sprite on the stage.

                    Use                to tell the Sprite to follow one of the two given options: the mouse-pointer
                   or a random position.














                              block makes the Sprite flip over if it touches the edge of the screen.

                                    block is used to set the rotation style of a Sprite. The
                   options to choose from are left-right, don’t rotate and all around.




                           Combine Motion and Looks Blocks to animate a Sprite.



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