1. Introduction to Coding
ENG 2P
Unit: The Hero’s Journey
Ms. DeJong

2. Coding uses a specific set of instructions – called “algorithms”
Step-by-step processes needed to solve problems and/or to complete a task

3. Algorithm Action: learning the coding language
The sprite is the character that does the movement in the game. Today it is YOU!
You should only do what the If action tells you to do IF the condition is true! Otherwise, skip to the next Else If
If NONE of the If conditions are true  complete the Else action instead
A Loop means to repeat an action any number of times (as shown)

4. Algorithm Action: Lets practice!
Wait (10 seconds) If = 8 Then Do 10 Jumping Jacks Else Do 8 Squats End If
Wait (10 seconds)
If you have at least 1 pet Then
Clap 5 times
Else
Do 3 lunges
End If
selection

5. Algorithm Action: Lets practice!
Wait (10 seconds) If your first name begins with A to L Then Stomp your left foot on the ground 5 times Else If your first name begins with M to Z Then Hop using your right leg 5 times Else Spin around 3 times End If
Selection

6. Algorithm Action: Lets practice!
Wait (10 seconds) Do until teacher says stop If your favourite subject is phys. Ed Then Run on the spot Else If your favourite subject is science Then Do the Macarena dance Else Tap your hands on your knees End If End Do
Selection, repeition

7. Algorithm Action: Lets practice!
Wait (10 seconds) If you are wearing black Then Loop 5 times Wait 1 second Touch your toes End Loop Else Loop 10 times End IF
Selection, repetition via loop (patterns)

8. Algorithm Action: Lets practice!
Wait (10 seconds) Do while teacher is standing If teacher points up Then Jump as high as you can Else If teacher points down Then Touch your toes Else Stay standing End If End Do

9. Playing with Scratch
An online coding software

10. Instructions Visit https://scratch.mit.edu
Click “Join Scratch” in the left corner – enter an & create a password for the website!
Select the “Create” tab on the upper left of the page (a new screen with a Cat should pop up)
Cat = the sprite (or character) in the game
Select “Events” and add button onto your page by dragging it

11. Learn through discovery
Play around with the different effect blocks of Scratch
Try to make Scratch move in a straight line and turn
Try to get Scratch to draw with his pen
CHALLENGE #1: Code the cat to draw a square!

12. What Type of shape will these codeS make?
Square
Circle
Octagon