명화 읽는 영어수업 3(식전 기도)

1.

1) Jean-Siméon Chardin painted it.

2) A family is praying before a meal.

3) There are three people – a mother and two children.

4) She is watching her children with a kind smile.

5) One child is praying, and the other is sitting quietly.

6) Simple food, like bread and soup.

7) The mood is peaceful and warm.

8) It teaches us to be thankful for what we have.

9) It was painted around 1740.

10) It shows the beauty of everyday life and family love.

2.

Imagined Dialogue from “The Saying Grace”

Mother:
"All right, children. It’s time to eat. But first, let’s say our prayer."

Older Child(folding hands):
"Yes, Mama. Thank you, God, for this meal."

Younger Child(whispering):
"I’m hungry... Can I eat now?"

Mother(smiling softly):
"Just a moment, dear. Let’s be thankful first."

Older Child:
"Thank you for the bread, and thank you for Mama."

Mother:
"And thank you for this peaceful day. Amen."

Younger Child:
"Amen!"

Mother(gently):
"Now, let’s enjoy our meal together."

A Conversation about “The Prayer before Meal”

Anna: Hey Ben, have you seen the painting The Saying Grace?

Ben: No, I haven’t. What’s it about?

Anna: It’s a painting by a French artist named Jean-Siméon Chardin. It shows a quiet family moment before dinner.

Ben: Really? What are they doing?

Anna: There’s a mother and two children. One child has their hands together,   praying before eating. The mother is watching kindly, and the other child is   sitting quietly.

Ben: That sounds peaceful. Is the table full of food?

Anna: Not really. The food is simple—just a basic meal. But that’s what makes the painting special. It shows a normal family being thankful.

Ben: Oh, I get it! It’s not just about the food, but about being grateful.

Anna: Exactly! Chardin wanted to show how small moments, like saying grace, can be meaningful.

Ben: I like that. It reminds me to appreciate the little things in life.