1. Beware of Pat Expressions
By: Sophia, Ricky, and Megan

2. Commonly used Pat Expressions
In conclusion…
First of all…
Second of all…
All in all…
For example…

3. What’s Wrong with These Phrases?
Overly used
Unnecessary
Used to take up space

4. Other Ways to Express Your Ideas
Take out all clichés.
Try to find a more creative way to express your ideas

5. What YOU Should Do Read over your essay
Search for any of these pat expressions.
Either take them out OR try to come up with a different way to express your idea.