The main reason that it is important to document children’s language is to remember. “An adult who writes and reads back to the children what he said becomes a role model of literacy, showing the child that words are permanent.” (Page 162) Language advances over time and when teachers document children, they can see their progress overtime. For example: a little boy said “My tat ran to the titchen.” The teacher took note exactly of what the boy said. She noticed that he was having trouble pronouncing his C and K. She then read it back to him and then also read it the right way. She then realized he needed some help with pronunciation. Not only should the teacher share the language document with the child, but they should also share it with
