Described is a novel method for teaching narrative and expository writing, reflecting the understanding that writing is a repetitive process and is a successful means of communication only if the writing is proficient. The method trains teachers to teach successful writing to students through four stages (modeled, shared, guided, independent), and these same stages are used in the teacher training. This method focuses on the planning aspects necessary for successful writing by identifying the essential elements of the application, requiring students to notate the details before writing sentences, and emphasizing the importance of revising the content of the composition. Of primary importance to this method is that the students identify and understand the rubric that will be used to score their writing, and they can revise and adjust theirs to comply with the rubric.