The Dark is Rising

In author Susan Cooper's fantasy novel, The Dark is Rising, young Will Stanton is thrust into a a quest for the six elemental Signs which will help the Light defeat the Dark. It is the second volume in the The Dark Is Rising Sequence. With this content pack, students will be able to recreate its key scenes. Additional exercises could include identifying the internal and external conflicts, analyzing character traits, describing mood and tone, and defining key vocabulary. Apply the keyword #The Dark is Rising to show all content from this pack in the Comic Maker.

Curriculum Connections:

  • Into Literature (6-12)