The Castle and the Ravens
The Tower of London is a very old place. It is in a big city called London.
It looks like a giant castle made of cold, gray stone. It has tall towers and thick, strong walls.
Long ago, a king built this grand castle. He wanted to keep his family and his helpers safe.
For many years, kings and queens lived in the castle. It was a beautiful royal palace with pretty rooms.
It was also a strong fortress. Brave soldiers stood guard at the heavy gates day and night.
Today, the castle is famous for its special birds. These birds are big, black ravens.
Six ravens live at the tower all the time. They have shiny black feathers and sharp beaks.
There is an old legend about these ravens. The legend says the castle will fall if the ravens ever leave.
So, kind guards take very good care of the birds. They feed them fresh meat and tasty treats.
The ravens love to hop on the green grass. They are like the kings of the castle now.
People from all over the world visit the Tower of London today. They come to see the ancient stones and watch the happy ravens play.
- Castle:
- A large, strong building with thick walls built long ago to keep people safe.
- Fortress:
- A strong place built to stay safe from enemies and guarded by soldiers.
- Legend:
- An old story that is passed down over time, which may not be completely true.
- Raven:
- A large, black bird with shiny feathers and a strong beak.
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“The Castle and the Ravens” is a explanatory article reading passage about Tower of London, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (203 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.