There are many different kinds of words in the English language. Instruction in grammar and syntax helps young writers sort out when to use a plural or singular noun, or when to use an apostrophe. Silly Stories, a variation of a popular party game, reinforces the importance of word choice and conventions in writing. This article describes a minilesson based on the "Mad Libs" game. This lesson requires students to generate different kinds of words and insert them into an existing story framework. The result is a "silly story." (Contains 4 resources.)