Question

at 10:30, students from all grades packed themselves into the lab. andy stood up and reported what was happening, then read his letter aloud and asked for suggestions to improve it. there were a few. then he asked for, and got, the students unanimous approval to have it read at halftime.
the author’s purpose in this excerpt is to
describe to readers an environment where people work together.
include facts and details about what it takes to bring people together.
encourage readers to do something about what they believe in.
create a suspenseful moment that prompts readers’ emotions.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The excerpt is about a meeting in a lab with students, not mainly describing a work environment. Eliminate this.
• Analyze Option 2: The excerpt details Andy's actions (reporting, reading letter, asking for suggestions/approval) which are the steps to bring students together for the letter - reading at halftime. This fits as it includes facts and details of the process to gather people.
• Analyze Option 3: There's no call to action for readers to act on their beliefs. Eliminate this.
• Analyze Option 4: The excerpt has a straightforward sequence of events, no suspenseful moment to evoke emotions. Eliminate this.

Answer:

B. include facts and details about what it takes to bring people together.