Today's word is "goldbrick." We then completed worksheets on how to correctly use commas and apostrophes. See me for make-up work. We discussed the final exam: it will consist of word-of-the-day definitions and fill-in-the-blanks; a proofreading test on proper punctuation, word usage, capitalization, and other conventions; and collecting and reflecting on/evaluating written work for the permanent writing portfolio. I also handed back the research essays.