Which strategy predicts reading achievement in children from all income levels,languages,and ethnicities?

A) code-focused teaching
B) child-directed programs
C) daily exposure to the "Hooked on Phonics" program
D) use of digital media apps

Code-focused teaching strategies, which emphasize the understanding of the alphabetic principle and phonemic awareness, have been shown to predict reading achievement across diverse groups of children, regardless of their income levels, languages, and ethnic backgrounds. This approach lays the foundation for reading by teaching children the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode words.