Speech

Ms. Gina Luber

Welcome!

Welcome to the Speech elective at RHMS! In this class, students will learn how to deliver a variety of speeches, including demonstrative, persuasive, and pro/con, among others.  They will develop skills to structure, write, and present speeches clearly and confidently.  The course also emphasizes the importance of cue cards, visual aids (Google Slideshows) and props.  Additionally, students will explore modern media by creating and editing their own podcasts, gaining valuable experience in confident digital storytelling and audio production. 

About Mrs. Luber

Mrs. Luber has over twenty years of experience in the communications business. Before becoming a speech communications teacher, she worked as a Television News Segment Producer at KWGN-TV (Channel 2) and a Television News Writer at KDVR-TV (Fox31). She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from CU Boulder. She also has a professional Career & Technical Education certificate in Journalism & Broadcasting. Prior to teaching at Rocky Heights Middle School, Mrs. Luber was active in the teaching community at Redstone and Timber Trail Elementary Schools. Mrs. Luber is married to her husband Jayson and together, they have two girls, Jaylyn & Jolene. 

Technology

Students will be using podcast equipment, the editing platform Storyblocks, Google Classroom, Google Slides and Khanmigo for this class.

Class Materials

• Pencils
• Yellow Highlighter
• (5) Colored Felt Tip Pens/Skinny Markers 
• 2-pocket plastic folder
• Pack of 3x5 index cards
• Charged Laptop