In this lesson, students examine scenarios in which misspelling words may have unfortunate results. Accurate spelling has taken on new importance in the Internet age. Working in teams, students investigate why misspellings can sometimes lead to mishaps on eBay and in other situations. They create and present skits to illustrate the pitfalls of poor spelling. Although this lesson does not focus on specific spelling strategies, it provides an engaging way to help students understand the importance of conventional spelling. (author/ncl)