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SCRATCH CODING

8 ADVENTURES

PRIMARY PREVIEW You were introduced to Scratch and its features in the previous class. In this chapter,
you will learn about different types of blocks in Scratch. Blocks are organised into
Coding Blocks Events Blocks
Motion Blocks Looks Blocks different categories and each block has its own special function.
Sound Blocks Control Blocks
Sensing Blocks Operator Blocks
Pen Blocks
Creating Custom Sprites and Costumes CODING BLOCKS

In Scratch, coding blocks look like puzzle pieces that fit together to make a program.
There are six main types of blocks which have a special job to help create animations.

Let’s learn about them from the table given below:

Block Function

These blocks have a rounded top and bumped bottom.

Hey, AIRO! How can I make my They are placed on the top of a script and start the program

sprite move and talk in Scratch? Hat Block when something happens, like clicking the green flag.

These blocks have a notch at the top and bumped bottom.
Hi, AVINA! There are lots of block They stack one on top of the other to tell the sprite what to
categories in Scratch that help Stack Block do, like move, turn or say something.
you control your sprite’s actions.
These blocks have a hexagonal shape and ask a true or

What else can I do false question. For example: Is the sprite touching red?
with these blocks? Boolean Block They fit only in special places, like conditions.
With these blocks, you can bring your story These blocks have rounded edges and they report

to life! You can add music, sound effects information, like a number or a string. For example: the
and even create your own custom sounds! Reporter Block sprite’s x position or score.

These blocks are C-shaped. They hold other blocks inside
them and repeat or control how they run.
Wow, I also want to try these!
Then why wait? Let’s
explore the chapter, AVINA! C-Block

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