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In the previous class, we have learnt about a block-based visual programming language i.e.
                 Scratch. It  is  used  to  create  interactive  stories,  animations,  games,  etc.  Let  us  recall some
                 previously done activities and learn more about them.

                                                        Code Area/Script Area           Stage

                   Title Bar
                                                      Tab


                                                       Code
                                                       Blocks                                             Sprite

                    Block
                    Palette
                                                                                            X and Y Coordinates














                          CODING BLOCKS


                 Coding blocks in Scratch are puzzle-piece shapes that are used to create codes.

                 There are six types of block shapes in Scratch, and each of them helps the user define steps
                 of animation related to the selected blocks. It also provides an interface to input the value of
                 movement or look of a sprite in a project.



                    Block Name                   Shape                                 Function




                                                                    This block helps to begin a script. It is shaped in
                  Hat Block                Rounded top and          such a way that we can place blocks below it.

                                            bumped bottom


                                                                    This block  helps to  place  the  other blocks
                  Stack Block             Notch at the top and      above and below it.
                                            bumped bottom

                                                                    This block  is the  condition  block  which has
                  Boolean Block                                     either of the two values, "True" or "False", so it
                                           Hexagonal shaped         helps to take a decision.








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