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Computing & AI Class 8

Programming with Blocks III: Bridge to Text

Write blocks as words, name a group, feed it a number, read steps someone wrote.

8 lessons · ~48 min total

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  1. 0 Start here A roadmap: blocks as words, naming a group, giving it a number, reading steps, exact text. · 3 min You are here
  2. 1 Blocks written as words Each block becomes one line of plain words. An indent shows what is inside a repeat. · 6 min
  3. 2 One name for a group Naming a group does not change which blocks run. It changes how many lines you read. · 7 min
  4. 3 A named group that takes a number A named block can take a number. The same lines run on the number you hand in. · 7 min
  5. 4 Working out what written steps do Read the steps in order. A set line replaces the old number in the box. · 8 min
  6. 5 Text must be exact A person forgives a small slip. A machine reads exactly what is typed. · 6 min
  7. 6 The big picture Five ideas that take a program from blocks you drag to words you can check. · 3 min
  8. 7 Track quiz A cheat sheet, then quick questions on words, names, numbers, reading and exact text. · 8 min