BlackbirdCode starter tips

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// greyed out lines between code are secret tips // think of notes on a treasure map

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// coments

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Something above or below your code

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other lines of code have comments and code to help you understand the line of code where you are stuck.

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What should you do after checking your notes from yesterday, asking a friend, and using the 4 on-screen tools for help?

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Ask the teacher for help only as the last step in our classroom.

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Sometimes you have to take a 30 second break from coding and explain the problem to yourself, a duck, or an elbow partner.

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Pause and reflect out loud

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How does Mr Rowe say we learn?

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reflecting in our notebooks

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If you get stuck, you can get a free answer, but you can't get a gold star unless you redo the entire lesson.

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show me button

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What action is described by 'moving the mouse over some words for hints'?

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hover on words that stand out

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Who can help you when sitting next to you?

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elbow partner

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What gives you a lot more words, reading, and tips to gain depth in your learning and notes?

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deep dive button

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Syntax: Leave a comment in code by starting the line with _____

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