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Code is made out of words and numbers. It tells the computer what to do. Coders are people who write code. Every program and computer needs code.

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This is example of code. It tells the program to first move the cat 10 steps, then turn the cat 15 degrees. Next, it asks the user to input their name. After that, it responds with, “Hello!” for 2 seconds. Finally, it repeats a cat “meow” sound 10 times.

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Making Connections

Text-to-Self

Rules, actions, and buttons are all codes used in games. Think of your favorite video or board games. What codes do you use to play them?

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Have you read other books about coding? What did you learn?

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Computers and technology work because of people who are coders. How do coders know what to do?

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