1. Astronaut – The passage describes floating by a window to see Earth below, which is characteristic of being in space.
2. King or Queen – The mention of a crown, its weight, and a silk dress with gold thread for coronation points to royalty.
3. Baseball Player – Making practice swings with a bat and being called to face the most famous pitcher suggests a baseball context.
4. Painter – Working early when light is best, using canvas and brushes, indicates an artist painting.
5. Pioneer child – Walking next to a covered wagon, riding horseback, sleeping under it, and hoping to reach the West are all elements of westward expansion in American history.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferences worksheet for 2nd grade.