Horrid Homophones: When writing, students at the junior high level often confuse and misuse words that sould alike but have different meanings. Word pairs such as your/you're, whose/who's, there/their, and past/passed are examples of these "horrid homophones" where mistakes are not evident in speech but are only too evident in writing! This activity is designed to remind students of the specific meanings and correct usage of some of these often-confused words. Bad Analogies: Students are bound to write some bad analogies on their own, so this lesson brings them out into the open where everyone can have some fun with them. Creative Writing: Students will create a piece of creative writing using word processing and graphics software; creations will then be compiled into a classroom journal. Students' imaginations are stirred by "What Would Happen If. . . ?" scenarios and brainstorming. Word Splatter Students will create visual word banks of new and familiar words, identify similes, and demonstrate effective beginnings and endings.