SCRATCH PROGRAMMING REVIEWER
1. What is Scratch?
Scratch is a computer program where you can make stories, games, and
animations.
You use blocks to control characters.
2. Scratch Blocks
Blocks are like puzzle pieces that fit together.
Types of Blocks:
Motion Blocks (Blue)
Make the sprite move, turn, or go to a place.
Example: move 10 steps
Looks Blocks (Purple)
Change how the sprite looks, talks, or shows/hides.
Example: say "Hello"
Sound Blocks (Pink)
Play sounds and music.
Example: play sound meow
Events Blocks (Yellow)
Start the program or trigger something.
Example: when green flag clicked
Control Blocks (Orange)
Repeat actions or wait.
Example: repeat 10
3. What is a Sprite?
A Sprite is a character or object in Scratch.
Example: the Scratch Cat, a ball, a person, a car.
4. Backdrop
The background of your project.
You can choose a park, room, space, etc.
5. Green Flag & Stop Button
Green flag → starts your program.
Red stop sign → stops everything.
6. Script Area
The place where you connect blocks to make your program.
7. Simple Scratch Actions
Move a sprite
Make the sprite talk
Make it play sounds
Change costumes
Repeat a motion