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Dylan Smith
| Name | Dylan Smith |
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
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Dylan Alexander Smith grew up in a shotgun shack on a remote lake near Olympia, Washington. He spent his childhood swimming, fishing, and walking a mile to the school bus stop, located at the extreme frontier of the district map. All his life he's been an artist of one stripe or another, from illustrator to animator to painter to regional rock star. He's never stopped writing since the day he learned how. He received his Bachelor's in Liberal Arts from The Evergreen State College, and his Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He's currently working on short stories, poems, and a biography, among other bits and pieces.
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Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Fantastic Characters: Analyzing and Creating Superheroes and Villains
Students analyze characterization by creating their own superheroes or super-villains,
complete with related gadgets and settings.
Grades 3 – 8 | Activity & Project
Follow the Word Trail: Organize a Treasure Hunt
Create a treasure hunt out of word-puzzle clues hidden around the home or yard.
Grades 9 – 12 | Activity & Project
Rate This Movie! Hold a Viewing Party
High school friends gather together for a viewing party of a movie, at home or the theater, then participate in a salon critiquing the merits of the movie.
Grades 3 – 8 | Activity & Project
Send a Smile: Make a Card for a Special Occasion
Everyone loves getting a greeting card, especially if it’s homemade. Make a funny or thoughtful greeting card or invitation with pictures and a poem, joke, or riddle.
