Check out this clear description of how and when to use accent marks and special characters. The information, necessary to truly understand the purpose of special characters and accent marks would make a great reference material for pupils. Also included is a presentation with the same information, which would be appropriate for in-class use with some note taking. The material is broken up into manageable pieces for the presentation and includes a practice exercise.

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accent marks, Spanish, tilde, languages

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Pros

• Information is clearly stated and accurate
• Content will help language learners understand when to use accents and special characters

Cons

• While accurate, there might be too much information for a single lesson; this depends on the level of your students
• Since the only exercise is in the middle of the presentation, you will most likely need to create other opportunities for pupils to practice the rules