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Chad Will Not Budge

Endings -TCH and -DGE Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Chad Will Not Budge
Chad Will Not Budge, page 1
1Jon trudged to the bridge. He had a plan to munch the lush grass up on the ridge. But Chad sat at the edge of the bridge. "Please let me pass," said Jon.
Chad Will Not Budge, page 2
2Chad just sat. He was glum, and he did not budge. Jon nudged Chad. Then he tugged on him. Chad still did not budge. Then Jon bent down to look.
Chad Will Not Budge, page 3
3Chad's leg was stuck in a crack! "I will get you out," said Jon. He ran to fetch a thick stick. He set the stick in the crack like a wedge. Then he pushed down.
Chad Will Not Budge, page 4
4Pop! Chad's leg was out. "Thank you, Jon!" said Chad. Jon and Chad crossed the bridge together. Up on the ridge, Chad sat in the sun, and Jon munched the lush grass.
Circle or highlight all the words that end in -TCH or -DGE. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Jon trudge to?
  2. Why did Chad not budge?
  3. What did Jon munch up on the ridge?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Endings -TCH and -DGE
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs
Worksheets Endings -TCH and -DGE Worksheets

Target Words

catch match patch hatch pitch itch witch fetch stretch notch edge hedge

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they
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About This Decodable Reader

“Chad Will Not Budge” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing endings -tch and -dge phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.

The free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the endings -tch and -dge words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of 211 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with endings -tch and -dge patterns, try our endings -tch and -dge phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.