The Dark is Rising

Step into the mystical world of Susan Cooper's "The Dark is Rising," where the young protagonist, Will Stanton, embarks on a monumental quest to gather six elemental Signs crucial for the Light's victory over the Dark. As the second installment in The Dark Is Rising Sequence, this narrative weaves a rich tapestry of fantasy, adventure, and the timeless battle between good and evil. The "The Dark is Rising" pack allows students to bring to life the novel’s pivotal scenes, offering a pathway to deeper engagement through exercises that highlight the internal and external conflicts, character development, mood, tone, and critical vocabulary of the story. Use the keyword #The Dark Is Rising to access all the resources in this pack in the Comic Maker, facilitating an immersive exploration of Cooper's enchanting universe.

Curriculum Connections:

  • Into Literature (6-12)