Document analysis encourages students to reflect on how texts are written and how they should be read. These activities should help students reflect on how texts are structured and how to discern the most important information. Review Use pop quizzes. Unscheduled or frequent short quizzes should keep students up to date with the material by encouraging them to have their reading done on time and review the material on a regular basis. Provide topical reviews.
Topical reviews impose a structure on the review.
They present the material in an organized fashion, making it easier for students to integrate the material into the overall course context. They should also encourage students to review the material in chunks rather than as a continuous stream of notes. Give problem-based reviews. You can use game shows such as Jeopardy, common games like crosswords or bingo, or create an Olympic-style review session. Aside from being more entertaining and attention-grabbing, these activities help students pinpoint which aspects of the material they need to spend more time on.