The document provides instruction on writing a five-paragraph essay using a method called "The Bing, the Bang, and the Bongo." It explains that the introduction paragraph outlines three topics that will be discussed in the body paragraphs. Each body paragraph focuses on one topic: the Bing paragraph discusses the first topic, the Bang paragraph the second topic, and the Bongo paragraph the third topic. The conclusion restates the three topics. Students are guided through an example and then assigned to write their own essay using the method.

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The Five-Paragraph Essay

2. Warm Up: 100 Word Essay
• One day, you are out in your yard when
the next-door neighbor's garden gnome
suddenly walks over and starts telling you
about "what is really going on." Write this
scene.
• Or choose your own topic to write about.

3. SOL Objectives
• 9.4 The student will read and analyze a variety
of informational materials and nonfiction
materials, including journals, essays, speeches,
biographies, and autobiographies.
11.7f adapt content, vocabulary, voice, and tone
to audience and purpose
12.3a recognize major literary forms and their
elements
9.2 Include definitions to increase clarity
10.3 Explain differences in literary forms

4. Classroom Objectives
• Given a power point, rubric, smart board,
computers, and handouts: Students will be able
to discover a method of organizing ideas into
clear, well-developed essays; use transitional
words to link ideas smoothly between
paragraphs; create a well-developed, five-
paragraph essay using "The Bing, the Bang, and
the Bongo" method of development; and apply
Microsoft Word or another word-processing
program to provide practice in the use of
technology skills with 80% by writing an essay.

5. Anticipatory Set: (Copy and
answer in your notebook.)
• Question: What are some of the biggest
frustrations you have with writing a
paper? Name at least three.
• What comes easy to you when you write a
paper? Name at least three.

6. Anticipatory Set Continued
• Connection: Today, we are going to
discover an easier way for writing stories
and essays.
• Relevancy:
We are constantly being asked to write
essays in all classes. Using a writing
formula is a great way to stick to our topic.

7. (Read)
Did you say
FIVE
paragraphs?

8. (Read)
Yes!
It’s easy with
the bing, the bang,
and the bongo!
Let’s see how it works!

9. Essential Questions: Copy in your notebook
and answer questions from next slide.
Today we are going to answer
some of the following
questions:
3. What is an essay?
4. What is “the bing, the bang,
and the bongo” method?
5. (Draw this graph.) Describe
this format in an essay
concerning the bing, the
bang, and the bongo using
this graphic organizer.

10. An essay is a group of
paragraphs
relating to one main idea.
The bing, the bang, and the
bongo is a method for
organizing your thoughts when
you write an essay.

11. Introduction
(the bing, the bang, the bongo)
Paragraph Two – The BING
Paragraph Three – The BANG
Paragraph Four – The BONGO
Conclusion
(the bing, the bang, the bongo)

12. Your Assignment:
Let’s create a real
essay using
the bing,
the bang,
and the bongo
pattern as our guide.
It’s easy!

13. What You Are About To Do
You are going to look at this model of the
bing, bang, bongo theory which you are
going to model for your writing assignment.
Your assignment will be based on a regular
creative writing prompt.

14. Title: Model Questions and Answers
Directions: Based on the model, copy the questions and answer the following
questions in your notebook.
1. In the introductory paragraph, what are three topics that will be discussed in
the body of the paper?
2. Name four types of foods this family eats during the Fourth of July. Does this
go with one of the topics being discussed in the introductory paragraph?
3. In the next paragraph, which word shows that the writer is finished with
talking about food and is ready to go to a new topic of discussion?
4. In the next paragraph, describe the fun the family has during the Fourth of
July.
5. Are the paragraphs following along according to the plan from the
introductory paragraph? Explain your answer.
6. Describe what happens when the family watches the fire works.
7. How does the writer finish the paper?

15. Model: Introduction
(The bing, the bang, the bongo)
Of all the holidays throughout
the year, the Fourth of July is
my favorite. I like the Fourth of
July because we always have good
food to eat, because we spend
time with family, and especially
because we watch colorful
fireworks. The Fourth of
July is truly the best holiday.

16. Paragraph Two – The BING
First of all, my mom cooks the best
food on the Fourth of July. We always
have spicy, sweet barbequed ribs or
chicken. My sister’s yearly request is
golden corn on the cob dripping with butter.
My dad must have creamy potato salad.
However, my favorite item comes at the
end of the meal—juicy, red watermelon.
Yes, the Fourth of July meal is the best.

17. Paragraph Three – The BANG
Next, it is always fun when my family gets
together on the Fourth of July. Each holiday
my uncles and aunts bring their families to
our house. In the morning we usually go
swimming in the lake behind our house or ride
horses through the pasture. Afterwards, we
have a big picnic with the whole family. Then
my cousins and I get together for a game of
baseball in the front yard. My family has a
great time when we are all together.

18. Paragraph Four – The BONGO
Finally, I love to watch fireworks on the
Fourth of July. At night all of my family
go downtown to the city’s annual fireworks
display. We spread blankets on the cool
grass and lie down facing the starry sky.
Suddenly the night is filled with glory.
Fingers of color explode overhead. Great
booms and pops fill the night. We all watch
in amazement at the beautiful sight. The
fireworks are a great ending to a perfect
day.

19. Conclusion
(The bing, the bang, the bongo)
The Fourth of July is a
wonderful holiday. Eating good
food, being with my family, and
watching the fireworks make the
holiday extra special. No wonder
the Fourth of July is my favorite
holiday.

20. Let’s
put
it all
together!

21. Of all the holidays throughout the year, the Fourth of July is my
favorite. I like the fourth of July because we always have good food to eat,
because we spend time with family, and especially because we watch colorful
fireworks. The Fourth of July is truly the best holiday.
First of all, my mom cooks the best food on the Fourth of July. We
always have spicy, sweet barbequed ribs or chicken. My sister’s yearly request
is golden corn on the cob dripping with butter. My dad must have creamy potato
salad. However, my favorite item comes at the end of the meal – juicy, red
watermelon. Yes, the Fourth of July meal is the best.
Next, it is always fun when my family gets together on the Fourth
of July. Each holiday my uncles and aunts bring their families to our house. In
the morning we usually go swimming in the lake behind our house or ride horses
in the pasture. Afterwards, we have a big picnic with the whole family. Then
my cousins and I get together for a game of baseball in the front yard. My
family has a great time when we are all together.
Finally, I love to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. At night all
of my family go downtown to the city’s annual fireworks display. We spread
blankets on the cool grass and lie down facing the starry sky. Suddenly the
night is filled with glory. Fingers of color explode overhead. Great booms and
pops fill the night. We all watch in amazement at the beautiful sight. The
fireworks are a great ending to a perfect day.
The Fourth of July is a wonderful holiday. Eating good food, being
with my family, and watching the fireworks make the holiday extra special. No
wonder the Fourth of July is my favorite holiday.

22. TRANSITIONS
The glue
that holds
your thoughts
together

23. Transitions
Of all the holidays throughout the year, the Fourth of July is my favorite. I like
the fourth of July because we always have good food to eat, because we spend time with
family, and especially because we watch colorful fireworks. The Fourth of July is truly the
best holiday.
First of all, my mom cooks the best food on the Fourth of July. We
always have spicy, sweet barbequed ribs or chicken. My sister’s yearly request is golden
corn on the cob dripping with butter. My dad must have creamy potato salad. However, my
favorite item comes at the end of the meal—juicy, red watermelon. Yes, the Fourth of
July meal is the best.
Next, it is always fun when my family gets together on the Fourth of
July. Each holiday my uncles and aunts bring their families to our house. In the morning
we usually go swimming in the lake behind our house or ride horses in the pasture.
Afterwards, we have a big picnic with the whole family. Then my cousins and I get
together for a game of baseball in the front yard. My family has a great time when we
are all together.
Finally, I love to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. At night all of
my family go downtown to the city’s annual fireworks display. We spread blankets on the
cool grass and lie down facing the starry sky. Suddenly the night is filled with glory.
Fingers of color explode overhead. Great booms and pops fill the night. We all watch in
amazement at the beautiful sight. The fireworks are a great ending to a perfect day.
The Fourth of July is a wonderful holiday. Eating good food, being with my
family, and watching the fireworks make the holiday extra special. No wonder the Fourth
of July is my favorite holiday.

24. Common Transitions: Copy In
Notebook
• First • In addition
• First of all • Also
• Second • More importantly
• Secondly • Finally
• Third • At last
• Next • Therefore
• Then • In summary
• Afterwards • In conclusion
• In the morning
• In the evening

25. Don’t know what to write
about?
Use the bing, the bang, and
the bongo to help you write
about
Anything!

26. Creative Writing Assignment: You are going to write
your first paper on one of the topics below or choose
your own. Use the bing, bang, bongo method!
My Favorite Food Cats Make the Best
The World’s Best TV Pets
Show Smoking: A Good
The Best Teacher I Habit to Break
Ever Had Summer School Is
Reading Can Be Fun! the Pits
My Town Is the Best The Benefits of
Town Around Learning Math

27. Remember,
writing is easy
when you use
the Bing,
the Bang,
and the Bongo!

28. Closure: Exit Slip
• 1. What does bing, bang, bongo stand
for?
• 2. Summarized what you have learned in
this power point in an eight sentence
paragraph.
• 3. What do you think you could have done
better with your paper?

29. The
End