English 8 & Advanced English 8: Online Account & Class Instructions

Task #1: Schoology Instructions
(Period 10 is to skip Task #1)

Step 1:  Go to Schoology

Note: If you already have a Schoology account, you do not need to create a new one.  You just need to log in using your username and password and click courses. Next, you will click join, add your class code from the list below, and click join. (If you created a Schoology account for another class and did not follow the directions that I have below for new users, you need to edit this in Schoology.)

Step 2:  Click the sign up button in the top right-hand corner of the screen and click student.

Step 3:  Enter the access code for your class period.

Class Names                                                   Codes

Mrs. Porter’s English 8: 16-17: Period 1        QSMN4-K4KG8

Mrs. Porter’s English 8: 16-17: Period 4/5      HW7FT-9PV36

Mrs. Porter’s English 8: 16-17: Period 6/7      GMGZR-64S3D

Mrs. Porter’s English 8: 16-17: Period 11       WCSRK-NXPQD

Step 4: Type your first and last name

Step 5: Type your school email which is 21 your last name first initial (in most cases) @ cmsd.k12.pa.us

Step 6: Type your password which is your student I.D. number followed by cmsd.

Step 7: Select your birthday from the drop-down menu.  This is just to verify your age for access to the site.

Step 8: Click the blue register button.

Task #2: No Red Ink Instructions

No Red Ink is a web-based learning platform that helps students to improve their grammar and writing skills.  You are to follow the directions below to create an account.

Note: If you already have a No Red Ink account, you do not need to create a new one.  You just need to log in using your username and password.  If you had a No Red Ink account last year for another class, you are to remove yourself from that class.  If you created a No Red Ink account for another class and did not follow the directions that I have below for new users, you need to edit this in No Red Ink.

Directions for Creating an Account with No Red Ink

Step 1: Go to No Red Ink

Step 2: In the center of the page, it says: "Sign up for free" and click student.

Step 3: Type in the class code for your specific class period.  Be careful and use the correct class code.

Class Names                                           Codes

Mrs. Porter’s: Period 1: 16-17                 chhxacxf

Mrs. Porter’s: Period 4/5: 16-17 ca9kcwae

Mrs. Porter’s: Period 6/7: 16-17 kwmda8md

Mrs. Porter’s: Period 10: 16-17 wkcv3vh9

Mrs. Porter’s: Period 11: 16-17 md93kmax

Step 4: Type in your username.  It has to be 21 your last name first initial (You are to use whatever you use to log on to the student computers or the first part of your school email address.)

Step 5: Type in your password.  It has to be your student ID number followed by cmsd.

Step 6: Type your first name, last name, and select your gender.

Step 7: Click the box to agree to the privacy policy.

Step 8: You are to select your preferences. The website will prompt you to do this.

Task #3: Online Lesson

You are to complete the level-up activity by using the online textbook.  All of the instructions are on the sheet. Please be sure that you are completing all parts of the activity.  You will need headphones to complete this task. When you select your username and password pair from the list, you are to select your desk number.

Task #4: Gathering Book Cover Supplies

If you finish the online textbook activity, you can begin or continue to gather supplies online for your book cover.  All supplies are to be brought with you to class tomorrow.  Please let me know if you need a pass to the LMC or computer lab 312 for tomorrow morning to print out your supplies.