How to Pass a College Course Without Reading the Required Materials

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No on has time to read 40 texts a week, except those people who somehow do it. Fortunately, there is a strategy to keep you on par grade-wise without ever having to read a thing. Read on to learn how to pass a college course without reading the required materials.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

Absolutely no required reading materials
Notebook and pencil

Step1

Please note that, while not reading is advocated, it is not recommended that you "goof off" during class. One of the easiest ways to avoid outside-of-class reading is to pay detailed attention to the lecture and take adequate notes. That way, while you study for a midterm or final, you'll have at least something to refer to, since you never bought the books.

Step2

On the morning of your reading comprehension test, make sure to ask someone in your class "OK, what was the reading about?" Don't even try to hide the fact that you didn't read a single bit of it. Chances are, they will roll their eyes and tell you in a minimum of detail what the gist of the story was. Fortunately, the gist of the story is all you need.

Step3

Utilize your context clues; this is the rule to live by. If your classmate told you that the story was about redemption and finding God, think hard when your teacher asks "What did the main character seek by going out into the wilderness?" It's not a big leap to guess that the answer is "Redemption and to find God."

Step4

You can use context clues in a different way, as well. Watch the gender of pronouns to keep track of who the question is referring to, keep a watchful eye out for any hints in the text, and remember everything your teacher said. Oftentimes phrases like "You guys are going to love this part" indicate a section with a high level of violence or sex, and comments such as "This is my favorite part" are going to indicate sections that will be asked about a lot.

Tips & Warnings

If you find yourself really at a loss, for the love of God, read the reading. This is meant to be a challenge to yourself to use listening and investigative skills, not a reason to flunk classes.