spanish accents
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World Languages
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9th - 12th Grade
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John Garvey
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This quiz focuses on Spanish accentuation rules, specifically the systematic patterns that govern where stress falls in Spanish words and when written accent marks (tildes) are required. This content is appropriate for high school Spanish learners, typically grades 9-12, as it requires understanding of phonetic concepts, syllable division, and the application of complex orthographic rules. Students need to master three fundamental rules: words ending in vowels, "n," or "s" are stressed on the penultimate syllable; words ending in other consonants are stressed on the final syllable; and words that don't follow these patterns require written accent marks. The quiz progresses from rule identification through practical application, requiring students to identify stressed syllables, determine accent mark placement, and apply these concepts to authentic Spanish vocabulary including common words like "teléfono," "música," and verb conjugations. Created by John Garvey, a World Languages teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of Spanish orthographic conventions, a review activity before summative assessments, or homework practice to reinforce classroom instruction on accentuation patterns. The quiz structure makes it ideal for warm-up activities where students can quickly review rules before diving into more complex Spanish reading or writing tasks. Teachers can use this for differentiated instruction, as it moves from basic rule recall to higher-order application skills, allowing students to demonstrate mastery at various levels. This assessment aligns with World Languages standards that emphasize accurate written communication and phonetic awareness, supporting the development of literacy skills essential for advanced Spanish proficiency.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a word ends in a ___, "N", or "S", the stress is placed on the 2nd to last syllable.
vowel
consonant
N
S
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the word ends in a ___, (NOT "N" or "S"), the stress is placed on the last syllable.
vowel
consonant
N
S
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the word does NOT follow Rule #1 or Rule #2, then ___.
you can't pronounce the word
you have to write in an accent mark
you say the word in English
you say the word in Spanish
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the stress placed?: IN-TER-E-SAN-TE
IN
TER
SAN
TE
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the stress placed?: ES-CUE-LA
ES
CUE
LA
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the stress placed?: JO-VEN
Does this word need an accent mark?
JO - yes
VEN - yes
JO - No
VEN - No
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the stress placed?: CO-MU-NI-DAD
CO
MU
NI
DAD
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