A method of teaching writing is provided. The method includes the steps of instructing a student with a set of writing skills that is organized by skill sets, the skill sets being taught in a sequenced manner in order to teach writing ability to the student. The method also includes the sequence of skill sets addressing a set of prerequisite behavioral habits prior to addressing the students' writing skills. The method further includes the sequence of skill sets including the ability to develop a particular moment description, the ability to use evidence for the moment description, and the ability to use correct sentence mechanics in the moment description.