Question

review the text.
we are excited to tell all students about this years fundraiser. instead of asking you to sell magazines or candy, we are asking you to read during our online read - a - thon!
we cant do this without you. to meet our fundraising goal of five thousand dollars, we need all students to register online and create an account. next, we need you to invite sponsors via email or social media. sponsors can either pledge a dollar amount for every hour that you read, or they can pledge a fixed amount. improve your reading ability and support your school at the same time. get started today!
which best shows that the author’s purpose is to encourage students to take part in the fundraiser?
the author names a specific figure as a fundraising goal (five thousand dollars).
the author tells readers that we cant do this without you and asks them to get started today.
the author contrasts the read - a - thon with previous fundraisers.

Explanation:

The question asks which option best shows the author's purpose to encourage student participation. The first option (specific goal) states a target but does not directly encourage action. The third option (contrast with past fundraisers) describes the event but not encouragement. The second option uses persuasive language ("we can't do this without you") to emphasize student importance and a call to action ("get started today"), directly encouraging participation.

Answer:

The author tells readers that we can't do this without you and asks them to get started today.