sentence starters
“It is undeniable that…”
“In today’s society, we cannot ignore the fact that…”
“One of the most pressing issues we face is…”
“Many people overlook the truth that…”
“The real question we should be asking is whether…”
Connectives:
“Furthermore,” “Moreover,” “In addition,” “Another crucial point is…”
fact
“Recent studies reveal that…”
“According to leading experts…”
“For instance, in 2023 alone…”
“A report by the BBC suggests that…”
“History reminds us that…”
expand
“This clearly demonstrates that…”
“Such evidence highlights the importance of…”
“What this shows is a deeper problem: that…”
“This emphasises the growing need to…”
“The implications of this are significant because…”
end
Anecdote: “I once met a young student who told me…”
Rhetorical question: “How can we possibly turn a blind eye to this?”
Emotive statement: “It’s heartbreaking that so many people still…”
Suggestion / call to action: “If we all took just one small step, imagine the difference it could make.”