Write the Perfect Essay Hook

Examiners spend about 2 minutes reading your essay. If you bore them in the first sentence, you've already lost marks.

The "Shocking Statistic"

Don't start with "In this essay I will discuss..." Start with a number.
Example: "70% of plastic waste ends up in the ocean, yet we continue to produce it daily."

The "Anecdote"

Start with a tiny, human story. Humans are wired to love stories. If you are writing about poverty, describe one person's morning rather than listing economic data immediately.

The "Question" (Use Sparingly)

Starting with a rhetorical question is a classic technique, but be careful. It can sound cliché. Only use it if the question challenges a common assumption.