This document introduces the "bing, bang, bongo" method for writing a five-paragraph essay. It explains that the introduction paragraph is the "bing", the second paragraph is the "bang", the third paragraph is the "bongo", and the conclusion paragraph restates the "bing, bang, bongo". It provides an example of a five-paragraph essay about the Fourth of July holiday using this structure and transition words. Students are then assigned to write their own five-paragraph essay on a given topic using the "bing, bang, bongo" organizing method.

1. The Bing,
The Bang,
and The Bongo
The Five-Paragraph Essay

2. Anticipatory Set:
(Answer in Notability)
• 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.

3. DID YOU KNOW???
Before the end of fifth grade you
should EASILY be able to write a
FIVE paragraph essay 

4. Did you say
FIVE
paragraphs?

5. Yes!
It’s easy with
the bing, the bang,
and the bongo!
Let’s see how it works!

6. 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.

7. 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)

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Let’s
put
it all
together!

16. 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.

17. TRANSITIONS
The glue
that holds
your thoughts
together

18. Common Transitions
• First • In conclusion
• First of all • In comparison
• Next • Third
• Finally • Lastly
• Last • On the other hand
• Second • Since
• Secondly • After

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

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

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

22. The
End