Do Now : Can you decipher the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?

1. Do Now: Can you decipher the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence? • They were served by obsequious waiters.

2. How can we enhance this definition to make it easier to understand? • Obsequious: obedient or attentive to an excess degree.

3. Step 1: Making the word into a noun and Adding the verb “is” next to it.... • Obsequious is.....(description using vivid language)

4. Step 2: Add the word “a(n)” + noun • Obsequious is a description....

5. Step 3: Add the word “in” or “of” (whichever is applicable). • Obsequious is a description of behavior...

6. Step 4: Add “which” (through which, in which, by which, for which) • Obsequious is a description of behavior which...

7. Step 5: Add an action statement • Obsequious is a description of behavior which is displayed by being overly obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.

8. Rules for writing an in-context sentence • 1: Sentence must have at least 25 words without redundancies. • 2: The sentence must be powered by an action word. • 3: Provide a synonym or defining phrase in another part of the sentence. • 4: Use vivid language. • Ex: Although I tried to stand up to the team captain and not be so timid, I obeyed her orders again like an obsequious puppy at dog-training school.