-igh Suffix Reading Passages Worksheets

About Our -igh Suffix Reading Passages Worksheets

The ‑igh letter combination often signals a long "i" vowel sound, as in words like high, sigh, might, and night. Although it's less common compared to other suffixes, teaching students to recognize ‑igh is crucial for mastering this unique spelling pattern and boosting reading fluency (e.g., high, sigh, night, might).

These worksheets feature reading passages that skillfully integrate ‑igh words within engaging stories, each paired with vibrant visuals and followed by multiple-choice comprehension questions to reinforce both phonics and meaning. Each passage comes with a downloadable answer key and is available as a PDF-making the materials user‑friendly for both classroom and home use.

By focusing on ‑igh words embedded in meaningful reading, these worksheets help students strengthen phonics decoding, pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary, all while enhancing their reading comprehension.

Looking At Each Worksheet

Balloon Adventure
In this passage, readers ride a hot-air balloon at night, spotting high clouds and the brightest stars. The story uses -igh words like high, bright, and night to paint vivid imagery. Comprehension questions may ask what flew the highest, prompting close reading of details. Students practice decoding the -igh spelling pattern while understanding descriptive language. Recognizing these words reinforces both phonics fluency and vocabulary. This worksheet blends excitement with suffix awareness.

Firefly Surprise
Set during a warm summer night, this passage follows a magical scene filled with bright fireflies flashing in the sky. Key words like -igh endings-bright, night, flight-enhance sensory description. Comprehension tasks could ask about what made the scene most bright or what creatures flew in the night. As students read, they learn to spot the -igh pattern and connect it to meaning. This dual focus supports decoding and comprehension. The passage merges rhythmic description with phonics practice.

Kite Celebration
This story centers around a lively kite-flying festival at high noon-or perhaps one shining at dusk with a bright sky. -igh words like high, bright, and flight appear as kites take flight. Questions might ask which kite soared highest or which colors were most bright. Students focus on recognizing the -igh sequence while following the festive narrative. Blending decoding with celebration-themed context makes suffix learning engaging. It's a festive and educational read.

Kite Delight
Set in a breezy field, this passage describes children watching their kites soar high against the bright sky. Again, -igh words such as high, bright, and flight frame the visual scene. Comprehension questions may ask students to describe which kite flew the highest or which day felt most bright. While reading, learners decode -igh patterns and interpret descriptive language. The practice strengthens both phonics skill and vivid comprehension. It's a lighthearted narrative with meaningful suffix focus.

Kite Night
This evening scene shows kites glowing under a bright moon in the night sky. The text includes -igh words like night, bright, and flight to build atmosphere. Comprehension tasks could involve identifying the most bright moment or describing how the kites took flight. Students learn to recognize the -igh pattern while engaging with sensory imagery. The story ties phonics practice to atmospheric detail. It's a serene and suffix-rich reading experience.

Magical Kite Flight
This passage transports students to a dreamlike setting where kites catch moonlight and glimmer in mid-flight. -igh words like flight, bright, and night enrich the narrative's magical tone. Questions might ask about the brightest kite or what made the flight most magical. Spotting -igh words becomes a decoding task integrated within meaning-based reading. This strengthens both phonics decoding and narrative understanding. It's whimsical and suffix-focused in equal measure.

Moonlight Frights
In this fun spooky scene, characters explore a forest by moonlight, feeling slight shivers in the night. The passage weaves in -igh words like night, slight, and fright. Comprehension might focus on what caused the greatest fright or what made the night feel most slight-or eerie. Students practice decoding -igh endings while interpreting mood and setting. This blend of phonics with suspense adds context depth. The worksheet combines mild thrills with suffix awareness.

Moonlit Moments
This passage shares cozy nighttime vignettes where friends share stories under a bright moonlit sky. With -igh words like night, bright, and sigh, the text creates a peaceful tone. Comprehension questions may ask about the most bright moment or which memory made someone sigh. As children read, they practice identifying and pronouncing -igh words in context. This supports both phonics and emotional comprehension. It's a gentle, suffix-rich reading experience.

Owl's Adventure
This tale features a wise owl taking flight high in the night sky, under the bright stars. -igh words like flight, high, night, and bright describe the owl's journey. Comprehension tasks may ask about what was most bright or how high the owl flew. Students practice decoding the -igh pattern while following the narrative arc. This improves both phonics awareness and story comprehension. An atmospheric adventure with suffix emphasis.

Starlit Playtime
This cheerful passage shows children playing by starry night, chasing fireflies under a sky so bright it glows. The text includes -igh words like bright, night, and flight to set the scene. Comprehension questions might ask which part of the night felt most bright or which moment took flight in their imagination. Students learn to spot the -igh spelling pattern while interpreting playful details. This enhances phonics decoding and vivid comprehension. A joyful suffix-centered reading scenario.

An Example -igh Reading Passage

At night, Max looked up to the bright sky and let out a sigh of wonder as the kite took flight, soaring high among the shining stars. The slight breeze carried whispers of adventure, making the air feel alive with promise. Even though he felt a bit of fright, Max's heart soared along with the kite, pushing him to reach for the sky with renewed courage.

Where Is The -igh Pattern?

You can spot the -igh pattern by looking at words like night and bright, where "igh" produces the long "i" sound. Two clear examples: flight (the act of flying) and high (soaring upward).