Code a Compliment Generator

 

Celebrate CS Ed Week with this fun and simple coding activity!

Description:
Spread positivity and creativity by coding a Compliment Generator! This activity is perfect for beginners and introduces basic programming concepts like lists and randomization in a fun, engaging way.

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Step 1: Choose Your Tools
You can complete this activity using tools like:

• Scratch
• code.org
• Python (via an online IDE)

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Step 2: Build Your Compliment Generator

1. Start with a List of Compliments:

   • Brainstorm a list of positive messages, e.g.,
     • “You’re a creative thinker!”
     • “You light up the room!”
     • “You’re a great problem-solver!”

2. Add Randomization:

   • Use code to randomly select one compliment from the list whenever the program runs.

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Sample Code (for Python):

import random

# List of compliments
compliments = [
    "You’re a creative thinker!",
    "You light up the room!",
    "You’re a great problem-solver!",
    "You inspire others!",
    "You’re doing great—keep going!"
]

# Randomly select a compliment
print("Here's a compliment for you:")
print(random.choice(compliments))

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Step 3: Make It Your Own!
Encourage students to add their personal touches:

• Add animations in Scratch.
• Include colorful designs or interactive buttons.
• Let the compliments be spoken aloud with text-to-speech tools.

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Share Your Success!
We’d love to see what your students create. Share your programs and celebrate the positivity using the hashtags #CSEdWeek and #CodeYourFuture.