Which text describes words that are largely built from taught sound-letter relations but include enough high-frequency irregular words to read naturally?

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This describes decodable text, a type of reading material designed to reinforce phonics taught in instruction. The words in decodable texts mostly follow the sound-letter patterns students have learned, so readers can practice decoding and blending regularly. At the same time, they include a carefully limited set of high-frequency irregular words so the text still flows and feels natural, helping readers build fluency without getting stuck on words they haven’t yet mastered. This combination supports applying phonics in actual reading, bridging instruction and real reading practice.

Other terms don’t fit as well. Decoding refers to the skill of sounding out words, not a text type. Extrinsic phonics isn’t a standard label for a text format. A Cloze passage is about filling in missing words and is used for assessment or language practice rather than providing a text that primarily models taught sound-letter relations.