Question

read the text.
i was very concerned by the school boards recent announcement that lunch breaks will be shortened next year. this may seem like a good idea now, but in the long run it will only hurt students.
the current lunch break gives students a chance to exercise and breathe fresh air. more importantly, it lets them take a break from their hard work. shorter lunches dont give students enough time for a real break. for the sake of all students, contact the school board today and let them know that breaks matter!
which authors purpose is suggested by the text?
to describe how students feel about shorter lunch breaks
to inform readers about why lunch breaks are being shortened
to persuade readers to speak out against shorter lunch breaks

Explanation:

The text expresses concern about shorter lunch breaks, explains the benefits of current lunch breaks, and urges readers to contact the school board to oppose the change. This shows the author aims to persuade readers to speak out against shorter lunch breaks. The first option is incorrect as the text doesn't focus on describing student feelings. The second is incorrect as the text doesn't explain why breaks are being shortened.

Answer:

to persuade readers to speak out against shorter lunch breaks