2.  Languages: spoken  written.  Pronunciation: handed down.  Accent marks: help us put those pronunciations on paper.

3.  If word ends in: n, s or vowel …  Stress is on the second-to-last syllable.  Examples: comen, perros, profesora

4.  If word ends in a… consonant (non-vowel) ▪ other than n or s  Stress is on the last syllable.  Examples: verdad, papel, beber

5. If the word breaks rule 1, it needs an accent mark. - comí -miércoles -estación

6. If the word breaks Rule 2, it needs an accent mark. -lápiz-árbol -difícil

7. When two vowels are together, how do I know what’s a syllable? aire leer vuelo

8. aeoaeo Two strong vowels together = two syllables caer tarea Strong Vowels

9. uiui Weak vowels always join other vowels to form one syllable. traigo agua fui

10.  If a word breaks up a dipthong, you need an accent mark. gustaría esquío

11. Need an accent? celebracion sensativo famoso amor arbol enfasis Answers:  celebración  sensativo  famoso  amor  árbol  énfasis

12.  Distinguish between words that are spelled the same with different meanings.  (se, sé) (esta, está)  (que, qué)(como,cómo)