Writing Process #2- Moving from Planning to Writing

After I had made my outline for my informational essay, I began writing my thoughts and explanations down within the categories. I wanted to keep the categories and the ideas separate, so as to make sure each one was answered properly. I tried to write approximately two paragraphs for each category. After some time, I began connecting the quotes I had written down, into my thoughts. I found this went quite well, as the quotes served to corroborate what I had written. I then wrote a (very) short introduction and conclusion paragraph. I got rid of the categories (they were underlined and in Bold) and made the paper flow. Finally, I titled it "Draft," and decided to revise it the following day. For my narrative essay, I began by searching up proper words and terms that were used during the Pilgrim's time. I used my outline, and my notes on the historical accuracy, and began writing as one would with a diary entry, albeit with outdated phrasing. After some time, I found that I wanted the story to focus on different events than what I had previously outlined. Specifically, I wanted it to center more around the preparations for Thanksgiving the day before, rather than events the many months before. I began writing towards the Thanksgiving events and found my narrative more interesting. I titled it "Draft," and decided to revise it the following day.