The seventh grade students just wrapped up reading The Giver by Lois Lowry. Students were asked to write an essay focusing on whether sacrificing knowledge is worth an easier life. As students drafted their essays, some argued that wisdom is crucial, even if it brings challenges. Others questioned if it is better to live without struggles, even if it means being ignorant. Through their essays and discussions, these seventh graders delved deep into the book. They explored what really counts in life, unraveling how our choices shape who we become.