Teach Like Ced Cultural Sentence Strips Literacy Framework a Practical Guide to Teaching Through Structure, Voice, and SELF

Teach Like Ced(TM) Cultural Sentence Strips Literacy Framework is a comprehensive, evidence-based K-3 literacy system designed to teach children how to read, write, spell, and speak with confidence and purpose.Grounded in the Science of Reading and the Knowledge of SELF® (Social Empowerment Learning Framework), this series introduces a revolutionary approach to Language Arts instruction by replacing isolated skill practice with a structured, cumulative model that builds from sentences to paragraphs to essays.Each grade level provides:Explicit, step-by-step literacy instructionDaily sentence-based learning that reinforces phonics, grammar, spelling, and syntaxOral language development through guided speaking and reflectionCulturally relevant, identity-affirming content designed to increase engagementTeacher-ready lessons aligned with state English Language Arts standardsTeach Like Ced(TM) was created to address persistent literacy gaps-particularly among African American students-while remaining inclusive and accessible for all learners. The framework empowers students not only to master academic skills, but also to develop confidence, self-awareness, and voice through meaningful literacy experiences.Ideal for classroom instruction, intervention, tutoring, after-school programs, and home learning, Teach Like Ced(TM) equips educators with a powerful, practical system to build strong readers, writers, and speakers-one sentence at a time.