The Elevator Notes

Here are the links for “The Elevator” pdf and audio.

PDF: https://learn.susd12.org/pluginfile.php/216692/mod_resource/content/1/The_Elevator_by_Sleator.pdf

Audio: https://vimeo.com/84006862

Notes! Write in complete sentences or using a plot diagram:

1. Exposition
   1. Protagonist- Martin
   2. Antagonist- Fat Lady, Fear of the Elevator
   3. Setting- apartment building, elevator
   4. Problem/Conflict- Martin is afraid of the elevator
2. Rising Action #1
   1. First encounter with the Fat Lady
      1. Add details
3. Rising Action #2
   1. Second encounter with the Fat Lady
      1. Add details
4. Rising Action #3
   1. Third encounter with the Fat Lady
      1. Add details
5. Climax
   1. The Fat Lady gets on the elevator and Martin can not escape. She says, “Hello Martin,” then pushes the “Stop” button to stop the elevator.
6. Falling Action
   1. None
7. Resolution
   1. None
8. Setting
   1. Sentence Frame- The setting of the story is… “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number).
9. Mood
   1. Sentence Frame- The mood is (explain how the reader feels). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation creates the mood (reader’s feeling) because…
10. Suspense
    1. Sentence Frame- We can feel suspense when (explain situation). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation is proof of suspense because…
11. Characterization-
    1. Sentence Frame- Martin is (character trait). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation proves he is (character trait) because…
    2. the Fat Lady is (character trait). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation proves she is (character trait) because…
    3. Martin’s dad is (character trait). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation proves he is (character trait) because…
12. Point of View
    1. Sentence Frame- The point of view is (1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This proves that there is a  (1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person) point of view because…
13. Theme
    1. Sentence Frame- The theme is (explain theme). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation is an example of the theme because…
14. Dramatic Irony (Do we ever know something before a character does?)
    1. Sentence Frame- Dramatic irony is present when (explain situation). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation is proof of dramatic irony because…