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

Title
Bar Tabs
Stage

Code Blocks
Sprite
Block
Palette

X and Y Coordinates
Code Area/Script Area

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

Hat Block This block helps to begin a script. It is shaped

in such a way that we can place blocks below
Rounded top and
it.
bumped bottom

Stack Block This block helps to place the other blocks

above and below it.
Notch at the top
and bumped bottom

Boolean Block This block is the condition block which has

either of the two values, True or False, so it
Hexagonal shaped
helps to take a decision.
Reporter Block This block is the value block that can hold

numbers and strings.
Rounded edges

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