Scratch Vocabulary

Front

A media object/character that is controlled by scripts and performs actions on the stage in a Scratch project.

Back

Sprite

Front

One or more Scratch blocks connected together to form a sequence. _______ begin with an event block that responds to input (e.g., mouse click, broadcast). When triggered, additional blocks connected to the event block are executed one at a time. This tells what the sprite to do.

Back

Script

Front

The background of a Scratch project. The _____ can have scripts, backdrops (costumes), and sounds, similar to a sprite.

Back

Stage

Front

This symbol starts the scripts.

Back

Green Flag

Front

This symbol stops all the scripts in a Scratch project.

Back

Stop Sign

Front

One out of possibly many “frames” or alternate appearances of a sprite. A sprite can change its look to any of its ________. Options: Costume, Sprite, Makeup, Mask

Back

Costume

Front

One out of possibly many frames, or backgrounds, of the Stage.

Back

Backdrop

Front

Displays the sprite's location on the stage (x- and y- positions)

Back

Coordinates

Front

What are motion blocks?

Back

Code blocks used to control the sprite's movement.

Front

What are Looks blocks?

Back

Code blocks that controls a sprite or a background's appearance and provides the ability to display text.