Which type of reading is based on highly regular spelling patterns?

The type of reading that relies on highly regular spelling patterns is rooted in the linguistic approach. This method emphasizes understanding the connections between letters and sounds, focusing on phonics and how spelling patterns correspond to spoken language. In a linguistic approach, students learn the systematic relationships between phonemes (sounds) and graphemes (letters or letter combinations) that help them decode words effectively.

This approach leverages predictable spelling conventions, allowing learners to apply rules consistently as they encounter new words. The focus on phonetic patterns enhances reading fluency and comprehension since students can predict how words are pronounced based on their spelling.

The language experience approach, while beneficial for integrating personal experiences into reading, does not primarily focus on spelling regularities. Inversions and letter combinations also do not represent the central principle of regular patterns in spelling that is key to the linguistic approach.