About This Lesson
Winslow Homer’s "The Fog Warning" offers mentor art for teaching students the value of thoughtful titles.
Mentor texts have long been used to model writing techniques. Mentor art can likewise be used to inspire, teach, and refine student writing. Mentor art has the added benefit of addressing diverse learning styles and providing visual support to language learners. Consider introducing your students to the value of thoughtful titles with Winslow Homer’s "The Fog Warning." When this painting was first shown it was titled “Halibut Fishing.” Winslow Homer later changed the title to “The Fog Warning.” In this lesson students consider how the title impacts the way they see the painting. They also consider the merits of each title and which one they prefer.
