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This page is being created to highlight the most important sociocultural influences on student literacy. Education and communication are the key to success in teaching literacy to students. Educators, parents and the community must be working together in order to increase student literacy.

Readers must have access to books that are on their level and that they enjoy. According to Gordon (2010), "Extrinsic rewards, often combined with competition, suggest that young people are resistant to reading." It is important to remember that extrinsic rewards can be detrimental to struggling readers.

The world is an ever changing place and due to this, our students are always changing. As educators we need to stay aware of what it takes to reach students. Research and education is the key to ensure we can reach students at their level and find ways to ensure that they are growing mentally.

Gordan, C. (2010). Meeting readers where they are: Mapping the intersection of research and practice. School Library Journal, 56(11), 32.