Mrs. DeFrees - 5th Grade English
We love to read, write and think!
Welcome!
Welcome to 5th grade English with Mrs. DeFrees. It's going to be a fantastic year full of reading, writing and growing! English class will include choice in what students will read and write, movement/stations, peer talk and collaboration, interactive notebooks, use of technology and much more!
About Mrs. DeFrees
Hello! I grew up in a small town in North Texas called Graham. Both of my parents are teachers, and my dad is also a football coach! I have 2 sisters and 1 brother. I graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Actually, every member of my immediate family is an Aggie, including my husband! I've been married to my husband, Brian, for 2 years. He works part-time in construction and part-time at our church. We love traveling, visiting friends and family, playing sports and eating good food!
Class News
Library Day
Our class will go to the library every other Wednesday. Students are allowed to check out two books at a time. One must be a chapter book. I also have a class library students can check books out of.
Reading at Home
Students are expected to read for at least 20 minutes at home each week night. We will not keep a reading log; however they will be held accountable for what they read through letter responses, conferencing and other activities.
Remind 101
I hope to use Remind 101 as a way to keep parents informed on what is going on in class. Be on the lookout for a text!
Wish List Items
Some things that can help us succeed in English class are:
- sticky notes
- Clorox wipes
- hand sanitizer
- glue sticks