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6.an Introduction to Scratch Programming

The document provides an introduction to Scratch programming, highlighting its features as a visual programming language developed by MIT Media. It outlines the components of the Scratch window, the role of the stage, the differences between sprites and scripts, and details the blocks menu and its categories. Additionally, it explains the function of the green flag icon in executing scripts.

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6.an Introduction to Scratch Programming

The document provides an introduction to Scratch programming, highlighting its features as a visual programming language developed by MIT Media. It outlines the components of the Scratch window, the role of the stage, the differences between sprites and scripts, and details the blocks menu and its categories. Additionally, it explains the function of the green flag icon in executing scripts.

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6.

An Introduction to Scratch Programming​ ​ ​ Term III


Q1. Answer the following:
1. What do you know about Scratch?
Ans: i) Scratch is a visual programming language that lets you create your own interactive
stories, animations, games, music and art.
ii) It was developed by the Lifelong kindergarten group at MIT Media.
2. List down the components of a Scratch window.
Ans Sprite New Backdrop button
Stage New sprite button
Sprite list Blocks Palette
Tabs Scripts area
Sprite info pane Title bar
Green flag button Menu bar
Stop button Blocks category/menu
3. What is a stage in scratch programming?
Ans :i)Stage is the main working area where the sprite moves and performs the action as per
the given instructions.
ii) You can watch stories, play games and run scratch projects that you have created.

4. What is the difference between a sprite and a script?


Ans: i. Sprite is the actor that performs actions according to the command given by the user.
ii. Script is the set of command or instruction which makes the sprite move.
5. Define Blocks Menu and its categories.
Ans: Blocks menu displays all the categories of blocks available in the form of colourful dots.
ii. The blocks are divided into different categories:
1. Motion block
2. Events block
3. Sound block
4. Looks block
5. Control block
6. Sensing block
7. Operators blocks
8. Variables
9. My blocks
6. What do you understand by green flag icon?
Ans:i. It is a tiny icon placed at the top right corner of the stage screen.
ii. Clicking on the green flag will run the script step by step.

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