Practice organizing facts into a compelling narrative. Learn when to use chronological order, when to start in media res, and how to balance scene and summary.
Building Narrative Structure
A fact section isn't just a list of events—it's a story. The order in which you present facts dramatically affects how readers understand and feel about your case.
Narrative Principles:
- Lead with Impact — Open with something that captures attention and frames the story
- Establish Stakes — Early on, show why this matters
- Build Context — Give readers what they need to understand key events
- Develop Chronologically — Once oriented, readers follow time naturally
- End with Power — The last fact lingers; make it count
Your Task: Arrange these paragraphs from a Statement of Facts into the most effective narrative order. Consider: What should readers encounter first? What context do they need before key events? What impression should linger?
The Case: A wrongful termination claim. The plaintiff, a long-tenured employee, was fired shortly after reporting safety violations.
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