Concept 2026 Grade 6 Learning Expectation

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

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2026 Theme of the Year

Our mission Escola Concept offers an academically rigorous, challenging, inclusive, global education designed to develop happy and thoughtful human beings who positively impact the world we live in. The school's program is designed to nurture the dispositions of lifelong learners who collaborate to co-create, embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, understand the meaning of living sustainably, and are globally and digitally fluent. Learners apply habits of mind to their daily actions, use the language of thinking to communicate, and understand the elements of design thinking to problem solve and innovate. Learning is facilitated and assessed through relevant, project-based experiences. Upon graduation, learners will be prepared for their university of choice in Brazil, or elsewhere around the world.

FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING

EXPECTATIONS PER GRADE LEVEL Based on our National Curriculum (Base Nacional Comum Curricular - BNCC and International Curriculum and Programs (Fieldwork Education, Illustrative Mathematics, Readers' and Writer's Workshop), learnings expectations in the Middle School are organized according to the following areas of knowledge: English Language Explore storytelling, narrative writing, and literary analysis.

Portuguese Language

Discover language as a tool for expression, empathy, and transformation.

Mathematics

Build foundational skills in algebra, geometry, and statistics.

Social Sciences (History and Geography) Understand human societies through history, geography, and civics.

Natural Sciences

Explore fundamental concepts in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Arts

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Curriculum Snapshot Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 6 ELA ensures rigor, continuity, and international comparability.

At Escola Concept, every Grade 6 learner engages in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language study through the Understand Explore Materialize model, ensuring learning is structured, applied, and meaningful.

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Course Overview Grade 6 ELA develops analytical reading, authorial writing, and effective communication. Learners read literary and informational texts, write essays and narratives, and engage in discussions that strengthen vocabulary and critical thinking.

Learning Structure Understand: Explore anchor texts and essential questions.

Explore: Analyze text structure, language, and author’s purpose.

Materialize: Apply learning presentations, and debates.

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Content Areas Literary analysis (novels, short stories, poetry) Informational texts (essays, articles, speeches) Writing (narratives, expository, argumentative) Vocabulary development and grammar Speaking and listening skills

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Competencies Read closely and interpret texts critically Write with clarity, cohesion, and style Use evidence to support arguments Participate in collaborative discussions Apply grammar and vocabulary effectively

Assessment and Student Work Analytical essays Narrative and creative writing Oral presentations and debates Reading journals and portfolios

Curriculum Alignment Snapshot CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.1–6.10 (Reading Literature) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1–6.10 (Reading Informational Text) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1–6.10 (Writing) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1–6.6 (Speaking & Listening) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1–6.6 (Language)

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PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

Curriculum Snapshot

LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA

Aligned with the BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular), Grade 6 Língua Portuguesa ensures continuity and comparability with national and international frameworks.

At Escola Concept, every Grade 6 learner develops linguistic, discursive, and critical competencies through the Understand Explore Materialize model.

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Course Overview Learners strengthen reading and interpretation, expand vocabulary, and engage in writing that emphasizes clarity, cohesion, and critical positioning. The course values oral debates, authorial writing, and reflection on language in social contexts.

Learning Structure Each lesson follows Escola Concept’s three-phase model: Understand: Guided reading and contextualization of texts.

Explore: Critical analysis, debates, and practice with linguistic structures.

Materialize: Authorial writing and multimodal productions.

Content Areas

Literary texts: prose, poetry, chronicles Non-literary texts: journalism, opinion, academic texts Writing: essays, reports, opinion articles Grammar and linguistic analysis Oral communication and debate

Competencies Produce}clear}and}cohesive}texts Read}and}analyze}texts}critically Argue}ethically}in}written}and}oral}contexts Recognize}linguistic}diversity}and}variation Engage}in}multimodal}and}digital}projects

Assessment and Student Work Authorial}essays}and}opinion}texts Oral}debates}and}presentations Multimodal}productions}npodcasts]}videoso Portfolios}with}drafts]}revisions]}and}reflections

Curriculum Alignment Snapshot BNCC}EF67LP01q12}nReading}and}Writingo BNCC}EF67LP13q18}nOral}Communicationo BNCC}EF67LP19q23}nLinguistic}Analysiso BNCC}EF67LP24q28}nMultiletramentos}e}Cultura}Digitalo

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MATHEMATICS

Curriculum Snapshot Aligned with the BNCC (Matemática – Anos Finais) and Illustrative Mathematics (IM, connected to CCSS), Grade 6 Mathematics ensures rigor, continuity, and comparability.

At Escola Concept, every Grade 6 learner develops reasoning and problemsolving through the Understand Explore Materialize model.

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Course Overview

MATHEMATICS

Grade 6 Mathematics consolidates number sense, introduces algebraic thinking, and strengthens geometry and data literacy. Learners solve contextual problems and model real-world situations.

Learning Structure Understand: Introduction of key mathematical concepts and essential questions.

Explore: Collaborative problem-solving, multiple representations, and reasoning aloud.

Materialize: Application in modeling tasks and performance assessments.

Content Areas Number systems: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios Expressions, equations, and inequalities Geometry: area, surface area, volume Statistics and probability Proportional reasoning and percentages

Competencies Apply arithmetic and algebraic reasoning Use models, graphs, and equations Solve problems collaboratively Communicate mathematical thinking clearly

Assessment and Student Work Problem-solving tasks Performance projects Group investigations Portfolios and reflections

Curriculum Alignment Snapshot BNCC EF06MA01–19 (Numbers, Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS, 6.EE, 6.RP, 6.G, 6.SP

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Curriculum Snapshot Aligned with the BNCC (Ciências Humanas – Anos Finais) and NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies), Grade 6 Social Sciences ensures rigor, continuity, and comparability.

At Escola Concept, every learner investigates history, geography, civics, and economics through the Understand Explore Materialize model.

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Course Overview

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Grade 6 Social Sciences explores human societies from local to global perspectives. Learners study ancient civilizations, political systems, economic structures, and cultural identities, building skills in critical analysis and civic reasoning.

Learning Structure Understand: Introduction to historical and geographic contexts.

Explore: Research, source analysis, map reading, debates.

Materialize: Projects, simulations, and civic engagement tasks.

Content Areas Ancient and medieval civilizations Geography: continents, regions, environment Civics: governance, democracy, responsibilities Economics: resources, trade, markets Cultural identity and diversity

Competencies Interpret historical and geographic sources Explain social, political, and economic systems Apply geographic reasoning to real issues Engage in civic discussions responsibly

Assessment and Student Work Research essays and case studies Map-based investigations Debates and simulations Collaborative projects and portfolios

Curriculum Alignment Snapshot BNCC EF06HI01–12, EF06GE01–12 (History, Geography) NCSS Themes I–X (Culture, Time, People, Institutions, Governance, Economics, Global Connections, Civic Ideals)

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NATURAL SCIENCES

Curriculum Snapshot Aligned with the BNCC (Ciências da Natureza – Anos Finais) and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), Grade 6 Natural Sciences ensures rigor, continuity, and international comparability.

At Escola Concept, every Grade 6 learner develops observation, experimentation, and critical thinking skills through the Understand Explore Materialize model.

NATURAL SCIENCES

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Course Overview Learners explore physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences, applying the scientific method to real-world challenges. Topics include matter, ecosystems, Earth processes, and health.

Learning Structure Understand: Guided study of principles and theories.

Explore: Laboratory experiments, data analysis, problem-solving tasks.

Materialize: Projects, presentations, and scientific investigations.

Content Areas Matter & transformations Earth & space science Life sciences: cells, biodiversity, ecosystems Human body systems and health

Competencies Design investigations and collect data Analyze results and draw conclusions Communicate scientific ideas Apply concepts to sustainable practices

Assessment and Student Work Lab investigations Research projects and case studies Performance tasks and presentations Portfolios documenting inquiry and reflections

Curriculum Alignment Snapshot BNCC EF06CI01–15 (Inquiry, Matter, Life Sciences, Earth Systems) NGSS MS-PS1, MS-LS1–4, MS-ESS1–2

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