When they have completed studying the information, they wash off their markings and start anew on the next chapter. When developing these activities, cue students into the key relationships in the information. When students cannot write in their textbooks, have them affix a sticky note to the margins. These notes can feature their comments, key information, vocabulary definitions, questions, or summaries of main points. Advantages Adults know that text marking is one of the most powerful and easy to use strategies for organizing information for learning.
Students develop a study system that facilitates review without re-reading entire passages.