Tch Digraph Reading Passages Worksheets
About Our Tch Digraph Reading Passages Worksheets
Our Tch Digraph Reading Passages Worksheets focus on the "tch" digraph-a specific spelling pattern where t + ch combine to produce a single /ch/ sound, typically following a short vowel (as in catch, patch, and witch). These passages immerse students in stories richly laced with "tch" words, complemented by engaging illustrations that both capture attention and reinforce phonics learning. After each passage, multiple-choice comprehension questions help students deepen their understanding of both text and phonics, with downloadable PDFs and answer keys making use in classrooms, homes, or tutoring sessions easy and practical. By consistently encountering "tch" words in context, learners build decoding fluency, expand vocabulary, and strengthen their reading confidence in an enjoyable and meaningful way.
Looking At Each Worksheet
Big Catch
A story about a daring fishing trip where the hero finally reels in a big catch, featuring "tch" words like catch, batch, and match. Comprehension questions ask students to recall sequence and key details. The suspense of the fishing moment helps the "tch" digraph stand out in a vivid, active context. Spotting catch and match blends phonics practice with story comprehension. This passage provides a fun mix of excitement and phonics reinforcement-perfect for readers who like a bit of adventure.
Hidden Treasure
Readers embark on a search for hidden treasure in a cave, encountering "tch" words like search, treasure, and hatch. Questions prompt inference and plot recall. The treasure hunt setting makes the digraph feel part of an immersive puzzle. Identifying hatch or search encourages decoding within an exciting narrative. Ideal for mystery lovers who enjoy phonics woven into exploration.
Lost Hatchling
A gentle tale of rescuing a lost hatchling, with "tch" words such as hatchling, catch, and patch. Comprehension tasks highlight character motives and sequence. The caring theme brings emotional context to the "tch" sound pattern. Spotting hatchling reinforces phonics alongside a nurturing, heartfelt storyline. A sweet, empathy-building way to reinforce reading and phonics together.
Magic Pouch
A little adventurer discovers a magical pouch that grants wishes-featuring words like pouch, match, and catch. Questions explore cause-and-effect and story logic. The touch of magic makes "tch" endings feel wondrous and engaging. Finding pouch and match helps phonics decoding within whimsical imagery. Great for readers who love enchanting tales and sound patterns combined.
Patch Adventure
An exciting path filled with patches that lead to different magical lands, using "tch" words like patch, catch, and match. Questions consider setting and character progress. The patchwork world allows the digraph to appear naturally throughout descriptive text. Spotting patch connects decoding with world-building. A creative option that blends phonics with imaginative storytelling.
Picnic Friends
A cozy picnic scene where friends share food and games, featuring "tch" words like catch, batch, and match. Comprehension prompts focus on social details and cause-and-effect. The friendly gathering makes the digraph feel warm and familiar. Identifying batch or match supports phonics in a comforting, everyday context. Ideal for early readers who enjoy relatable stories.
Picnic Playtime
A lively follow-up to the picnic theme, where games and gentle competition unfold, using "tch" words such as catch, watch, and match. Questions focus on sequence and detail. The playful setting keeps the "tch" pattern fun and dynamic. Spotting watch and match ties decoding to active storytelling. A cheerful, engaging read for energetic learners.
Pirate Treasure
A swashbuckling pirate adventure in search of stolen booty, filled with "tch" words like watch, catch, and fetch. Comprehension tasks explore prediction and character actions. The pirate motif makes "tch" endings bold and memorable. Finding fetch or watch reinforces phonics with high-seas excitement. Perfect for readers drawn to adventure and mystery.
Quilt Quest
An imaginative quilt trail that guides characters toward a secret goal, featuring "tch" words like match, patch, and catch. Questions invite students to visualize path and process. The quilt imagery makes the digraph pattern feel integral to the journey. Spotting patch in this context blends phonics with visualization. Ideal for creative and visual learners.
Sketch Adventure
A fun tale where characters bring pictures to life through sketches, with "tch" words such as sketch, catch, and match. Comprehension focuses on creative events and sequencing. The art-based theme makes the digraph feel part of the creative process. Identifying sketch supports phonics while encouraging imaginative thinking. A perfect combination of literacy, art, and decoding!
An Example Tch Digraph Reading Passage
Mina watched as her curious cat tried to sketch a perfect match in a magical patch of moss-but every time she tried to catch the tiny firefly, it flitted away with a twitch. Finally, she reached into her pouch, pulled out a glowing patch that matched the firefly's light, and watched in wonder as the two lights matched and became a single glowing match in her hand.
Where Is The Tch Pattern?
You can spot the "tch" digraph in: watch, sketch, match, patch, catch, twitch, pouch, match, watch, match again. Each of these words includes the "tch" pattern, reinforcing both the sound and spelling through a vivid, creative story.