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The Red Mill at Alley Spring
Alley Spring is a very special place in Missouri. Water comes up from deep underground.
It pours out from beneath a giant rock wall. The water forms a big, bright blue pool.
Every day, lots of cold water flows out. The water flows into a calm stream.
Long ago, people built a big red mill next to the spring. They painted the mill bright red.
The mill used rushing water to make its wheel turn. Farmers brought corn and wheat to the mill.
The turning wheel crushed the grain to make flour. Families used the flour to make bread.
Today, the red mill still stands by the spring. People visit to see the bright red building and blue water.
It is a fun place to learn about nature and the past. You can walk on the path and see the clear spring.
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Glossary
- stream:
- A small, narrow river of moving water.
- mill:
- A building with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
- grain:
- Seeds from crops like wheat or corn used for food.
- flour:
- A soft powder made by grinding grain, used in baking.
- path:
- A track or trail made for walking.
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About this informational passage for Lower Elementary
“The Red Mill at Alley Spring” is a informational reading passage about Alley Spring and Historic Red Mill, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (142 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.
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What reading level is “The Red Mill at Alley Spring”?
It’s written for Lower Elementary — a informational text about Alley Spring and Historic Red Mill, about a 1-minute read (142 words).
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