Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, there was a farmer named John who lived near a big castle. One day, John's class visited the castle and learned about the commoners and knights who lived there. The class was amazed by the castle's high walls, deep moat, and strong keep. They also learned about the castle's powerful battering ram and catapult, which were used for protection against invaders.

As they were leaving the castle, John had an idea. He wanted to build his own mini-castle using the same tools and techniques as the real castle. So, he gathered sticks and stones from the nearby forest and started building. John worked hard and soon had his own small castle complete with walls, a moat, a keep, a battering ram, and a catapult.

One day, a group of invaders attacked John's mini-castle. But John was ready. He used his battering ram to break down the invaders' doors and his catapult to hurl rocks at them. The invaders were no match for John and his mini-castle, and they soon retreated.

From that day on, John was known as the bravest farmer in the kingdom. He continued to protect his mini-castle and teach his classmates about the importance of bravery and hard work. The end.

Reflections

1. What did John learn from his class visit to the castle?
2. How did John build his mini-castle?
3. What tools did John use to protect his mini-castle from invaders?
4. How did John become known as the bravest farmer in the kingdom?
5. What does this story teach us about bravery and hard work?