Module 2.2
Task 5 - Drawing Simple Shapes


A.M.D.G.


In this task you will learn how to draw simple shapes using commands for forward, back, left and right. The following commands may be used.

Command What It Does
PEN DOWN Puts pen on paper, ready for drawing
PEN UP Removes pen for paper
FORWARD Distance Moves you forward by a number of units
BACKWARDS Distance Moves you backward by a number of units
LEFT angle Left turn by a certain number of degrees
RIGHT Angle Right turn by a certain number of degrees
CLEAR SCREEN Prepares screen for a new task

  • Enter the following instructions.

    PEN DOWN
    FORWARD 60
    RIGHT 120
    FORWARD 60
    RIGHT 120
    FORWARD 60

  • Run these instructions and note the shape drawn.
  • Now write your own instructions to produce the following shapes.

  • In your jotter record the instructions used to produce these shapes.