The document describes the "bing, bang, bongo" method for organizing a five-paragraph essay. It explains that the introduction paragraph introduces the main idea (the bing). The second paragraph provides the first supporting point or detail (the bang). The third paragraph gives the second supporting point (the bongo). The fourth paragraph offers the third supporting point, and the conclusion restates the main point. An example five-paragraph essay on why the Fourth of July is the best holiday is provided to demonstrate how to use this structure. Common transitions for linking paragraphs are also listed.

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

3. Did you say
FIVE
paragraphs?

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

5. 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.

6. 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)

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

8. Introduction
(The bing, the bang, the bongo)
IDENTIFY the bing, the bang, and the bongo on your handout.
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.

9. 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.

10. Paragraph Two – The BING
IDENTIFY The BING on your handout
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.

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
IDENTIFY The BANG on your handout
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 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.

14. Paragraph Four – The BONGO
IDENTIFY The BONGO on your handout
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

15. 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.

16. Conclusion
IDENTIFY The bing, the bang, the
bongo on your handout
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. 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.

18. Let’s
put
it all
together!

19. 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.

20. TRANSITIONS
The glue
that holds
your thoughts
together

21. Common Transitions
● 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

22. 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.

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

24. Try These Ideas
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 the
Reading Can Be Fun! Pits
My Town Is the Best The Benefits of
Town Around Learning Math

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

26. The
End