Chuck's Lunch

Digraph CH Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Chuck's Lunch
Chuck's Lunch, page 1
1Chuck the pup had his lunch. He sat on a bench with a dish. He had a rich plum, a chip, and a big chunk of ham.
Chuck's Lunch, page 2
2Chuck was all set to munch on his lunch. A small chick did hop up to the bench.
Chuck's Lunch, page 3
3The chick sat on the dish. "Chip, chip, chip," said the chick. Chuck had a chin wag. "You can have this bit," Chuck said.
Chuck's Lunch, page 4
4He let a bit of his chip drop for the chick. The chick had a munch on the chip. Chuck had his lunch, and the chick had a snack.
Circle or highlight all the words with the CH sound (at the beginning or end). How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Chuck sit to eat his lunch?
  2. Who hopped up onto Chuck’s dish?
  3. What did Chuck drop for the chick?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Digraph CH
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs

Target Words

chip chop chat chin chest check chill chug much such rich which

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they

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About This Decodable Reader

“Chuck's Lunch” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing digraph ch 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 digraph ch 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 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with digraph ch patterns, try our digraph ch phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.