Language Arts
Cyprus Classical Academy students are placed in ability-based Language Arts classes. Language Arts at Cyprus is a separate class from Literature and Composition classes so that enough time can be set aside for reading, analyzing and presenting written work on literature, and an equal amount of time can be set aside for learning the mechanics of the English language. Language Arts classes include:
Cyprus students use their creativity, talent, and leadership skills in all classes. Below are examples of poetry recitations that Cyprus students created and performed.
- Grammar
- Poetry Memorization
- Handwriting
- Vocabulary
Cyprus students use their creativity, talent, and leadership skills in all classes. Below are examples of poetry recitations that Cyprus students created and performed.
The Raven by Edgar Allen PoeCyprus Langauge students memorized The Raven, and produced a dramatic performance, completing all sets, costuming, and blocking on their own. At the end is their performanc of The Raven Rap.
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"A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Original musical arrangement created by 9-10 year old Cyprus students from a Cyprus Language Arts class. Copyright 2017.
This original and unique recitation was performed by the students who created the arrangement at Cyprus Schools' Winter Program in 2017. |
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About Cyprus Classical Academy
It is a challenge knowing what to do if your child is gifted. There are many obstacles that traditional schools present to gifted children’s learning needs. The solution is ability-based education with a customized school schedule specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your gifted learner.
Cyprus Classical Academy is an ability-based elementary school, located in Burnsville, MN, providing quality education for advanced and gifted students that is unsurpassed by any other school, public or private, charter, or magnet. Cyprus is a school that offers customized school schedules and pacing with unlimited acceleration for each student while maintaining a school structure and organized curriculum. Cyprus students are given an comprehensive, quality education in Math, Literature & Composition, Public Speaking, Foreign Language, Arts, History, Science, and Technology.
Cyprus Classical Academy is an ability-based elementary school, located in Burnsville, MN, providing quality education for advanced and gifted students that is unsurpassed by any other school, public or private, charter, or magnet. Cyprus is a school that offers customized school schedules and pacing with unlimited acceleration for each student while maintaining a school structure and organized curriculum. Cyprus students are given an comprehensive, quality education in Math, Literature & Composition, Public Speaking, Foreign Language, Arts, History, Science, and Technology.