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11.  Moreover, this student’s analysis of their protest strategy rhetorically appeals to logos because the logistics of their actions allowed a reaction from the school board to reschedule and reconsider their decision to eliminate the program (Cabrera). According to Three Sonorans News (2011) the UNIDOS appealed to pathos in their protest by chaining themselves to the seats and chanting, “Our education is under attack. What do we do? Fight back!” Lastly, in attempt to appeal to ethos, the UNIDOS “[…] met on the weekends and studied the teachings of the Zapatistas, the Black Panthers, and Dr. King. They focused on redefining the term resistance, and worked to become critical analysts and media strategists who could create the space for other youth to become politically engaged” (Cabrera). All three of the persuasive appeals used, reflect the rhetorical goal of saving the MAS program within Tucson Unified School District.

a.       There are 6 characters in this paragraph.

22. Important characters: TUSD, UNIDOS, and MAS program

33. Purpose of the paragraph: Used to explain the relationship among multiple characters.

a.       This paragraph’s purpose is to explain how the UNIDOS use rhetorical strategies to get TUSD to bring back MAS program to schools.

44. Moreover, this student’s analysis of their protest strategy rhetorically appeals to logos because the logistics of their actions allowed a reaction from the school board to reschedule and reconsider their decision to eliminate the program (Cabrera). According to Three Sonorans News (2011) the UNIDOS appealed to pathos in their protest by chaining themselves to the seats and chanting, “Our education is under attack. What do we do? Fight back!” Lastly, in attempt to appeal to ethos, the UNIDOS “[…] met on the weekends and studied the teachings of the Zapatistas, the Black Panthers, and Dr. King. They focused on redefining the term resistance, and worked to become critical analysts and media strategists who could create the space for other youth to become politically engaged” (Cabrera). Tucson Unified School District is encouraged to bring back the MAS program through UNIDOS three persuasive appeals to logic, emotion, and credibility.

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Topic Position	Stress Position
Student’s analysis…	Reaction from school board.
UNIDOS appeal to pathos…	“Our education is under attack. What do we do? Fight back!”
UNIDOS appeal to ethos…	“[…] met on the weekends and studied the teachings of the Zapatistas, the Black Panthers, and Dr. King. They focused on redefining the term resistance, and worked to become critical analysts and media strategists who could create the space for other youth to become politically engaged”
TUSD is encouraged to…	Change decision to remove MAS program.

6. Based on all of the effort the UNIDOS are putting into their protest, it is expected that the TUSD would consider their demands in their decision regarding the MAS program.

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