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Code.org: Free Coding Education Resources

Code.org is a non-profit platform that provides free coding lessons and interactive games to promote computer science education for all students. It allows teachers to create classrooms and track student progress while fostering creativity and teamwork. The document includes vocabulary focus, comprehension questions, and a group task related to learning coding.

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Code.org: Free Coding Education Resources

Code.org is a non-profit platform that provides free coding lessons and interactive games to promote computer science education for all students. It allows teachers to create classrooms and track student progress while fostering creativity and teamwork. The document includes vocabulary focus, comprehension questions, and a group task related to learning coding.

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Reading Comprehension Activity – Exploring Code.

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English Applied Workshop – Advanced Secondary Program (ICT emphasis)

📘 Reading Text
[Link] is a non-profit website that aims to make computer science education available to
all students.
It offers free lessons and interactive games that teach the basics of coding, logic, and
problem solving.
The website encourages creativity and teamwork while helping learners understand how
technology works.
Teachers can also use the platform to create classrooms, assign courses, and track student
progress.
[Link] believes that every student should have the opportunity to learn computer
science, no matter where they come from.

💡 Vocabulary Focus
English term Meaning in Spanish

non-profit sin fines de lucro

Interactive interactivo/a

Teamwork trabajo en equipo

track progress seguir el progreso

Opportunity Oportunidad

🧠 Comprehension Questions
A. General Understanding

1. 1. What is the main purpose of [Link]?


2. 2. Who can use this website?
3. 3. What subjects or skills does [Link] teach?

B. Vocabulary in Context

4. Find two words in the text that are related to education.

5. What does the word 'platform' mean in this context?

a) A computer game b) A type of website c) A student project


C. Critical Thinking

4. 6. Why do you think it is important for all students to learn computer science?
5. 7. Would you like to use [Link] in your classes? Why or why not?

💻 Digital Extension (TIC Integration)


Visit [Link] and explore the homepage. Answer these questions in English:

- What colors and images are used?

- How is the information organized?

- Do you find the site user-friendly? Explain.

🎨 Group Task
Design a short English poster or infographic about the importance of learning to code.
Include:
- A title in English
- 3 key reasons to learn programming
- 2 or 3 vocabulary words from the text

📊 Evaluation Criteria
Aspect Excellent Good Needs Improvement

Reading ✓
comprehension

Vocabulary use ✓

Participation and ✓
teamwork

Use of English in ✓
answers

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