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MORE BLOCKS IN
SCRATCH
Prime (Ver. 2.2)-lV Learning Objectives
• Block Categories
• Setting the Sprite Position
• Programs in Scratch
I learnt Motion and Looks block in Scratch in previous class. Are there
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some more blocks available to use?
Scratch blocks are divided into different categories. Each block
performs a different function. Let me tell you about these blocks of
Scratch.
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 Sprite 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 blue in colour. Some of the commonly used motion blocks are as follows:
● 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, for example, move – 10 steps,

