Scratch:Coding A Dialog

1. Introduce the activity:

1. 1. [say] In this activity, you’ll finalize your dialogue - a conversation between two characters.

2. Review the ELA concept: Dialogue

   1. [say] What one character says and how another character responds can tell your audience a lot about the characters and move the action or plot of your story forward.

4. Tell students that they will apply their knowledge of dialogue to code a conversation between two characters in Scratch.

5. Watch Video 1 & Video 2 [see below], pausing in between videos to check for understanding.

Reiterate the video instructions:

1. 1. Open the Starter Project or their saved project from their Scratch account.

   2. Select two characters.

   3. Add a backdrop.

   4. Sequence your conversation using “say” and “wait” blocks.

6. Release students to work independently. While they’re working:

1. 5. Check in by asking students to type an update about their progress in the chat.

   6. Talk with students one-on-one about sequencing the conversation between two characters.

Wrap-up: Reflect on ELA and Coding concepts practiced

1. Students share their projects in Scratch (if they already have Scratch accounts).

2. Pair students and ask them to review their partner’s project. Each student can paste the share link to their saved project in the chat. Encourage students to provide constructive feedback, to ask questions, and celebrate each other work.

Questions to consider or ask (either in the chat or with the whole class).

• • What are the characters talking about?

  • Are they arguing? Are they planning to do something or telling a story?

  • What can you tell about these characters by their conversation?

  • What do you think the moral of the story is?