text: As well as not taking advantage of their time, students need to be fully prepared for their classes. If teachers design summer projects for their future students, then these kids will be ready for the work that is given when school starts. In other words, the work assigned will be less surprising because students have already completed projects from their teachers. In the novel, "I Am Malala," Malala's father prepares her to be a successful public speaker. At first Malala was not very good at speaking in front of a big audience, but he worked with her everyday to build her knowledge and improve her skills. Eventually, she became one of the most influential activists ever to exist. She is able to address important topics, such as women's rights, in ways that she never could before. Through proper preparation, her weak public speaking turned into her greatest strength. This proves that goals are met when students can connect with their mentors. Students must be given the chance to build a relationship with their teachers. If summer projects are teacher-designed, this will allow students to email their teachers with questions about the assignments. This will not only generate a strong relationship, but it will also prepare students for the style of teaching they will soon face at school.