Seth's Night at Camp

Vowel Team — IGH 1st-2nd Phase 4
Seth's Night at Camp
Seth's Night at Camp, page 1
1Seth went to camp on the big hill. He took his best pal, a dog named Gus.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 2
2It was late at night. Seth set up a big green tent.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 3
3He shut the flap up tight. Gus got on a plush mat to rest.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 4
4Then, Seth heard a quick snap out by the tent.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 5
5He had a slight fright. What might it be? Was it a big red fox? Gus let out a huff.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 6
6"I hope we do not have to fight," Seth whispered. He got a bright light from his bag.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 7
7He let the tent flap open just a bit. He held the light up high.
Seth's Night at Camp, page 8
8It was just a small fox kit! It had stepped on a stick. Seth let out a sigh. "We are all right, Gus," he said.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Seth go to camp?
  2. What did Seth hear out by the tent?
  3. What made the snap?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Vowel Team — IGH
Grade Level 1st-2nd
Phase Phase 4

Target Words

high sigh thigh fight light might night right sight tight bright flight

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they said have with you are be

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About This Decodable Reader

“Seth's Night at Camp” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st-2nd students practicing vowel team — igh 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, eight picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the vowel team — igh words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the five 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 vowel team — igh patterns, try our vowel team — igh phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.