The concept of imagery in poetry is often difficult to grasp. I've found that this type of graphic organiser really works. I ask each student to bring in at least one representation of an image in poem by the poet being studied - in this case Robert Frost. Sometimes students draw their own, some bring magazine cut-outs, a photograph or an image sourced on the internet. The most memorable ever brought in were a real lace doily and a real fishing hook (Eliz. Bishop). Then some students mount them as a poster which we display in the classroom and refer to when revising. It's really effective.
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