The Five-Paragraph Essay. Did you say FIVE paragraphs? Yes. Yes, I did say that. But never fear!...

THE BING, THE BANG,

AND THE BONGO

The Five-Paragraph Essay

Did you say FIVE

paragraphs?

Yes. Yes, I did say that.But never fear! It’s easy with the bing, the bang, and the bongo!

Let’s see how it works.

An essay is a group of paragraphsrelating to one main idea.

The bing, the bang, and the bongo is a method for organizing your thoughts when you write an essay.

Let’s create a real essay using

the bing,the bang,

and the bongo pattern as our guide.

It’s easy!

Introduction Paragraph-Hook-Background information-Thesis statement (the bing, the bang, the bongo)

Introduction(The bing, the bang, the bongo)

Is there anything better than a good holiday? From the scary Halloween to the crazy April Fool’s Day, holidays are always an excuse to have fun! However, the Fourth of July is the my favorite holiday, because there is always good food to eat, because we spend time with family, and especially because we watch colorful fireworks.

Introduction(The bing, the bang, the bongo)

Is there anything better than a good holiday? From the scary Halloween to the crazy April Fool’s Day, holidays are always an excuse to have fun! However, the Fourth of July is the my favorite holiday, because there is always good food to eat, because we spend time with family, and especially because we watch colorful fireworks.

Hook

Background information

Introduction(The bing, the bang, the bongo)

Is there anything better than a good holiday? From the scary Halloween to the crazy April Fool’s Day, holidays are always an excuse to have fun! However, the Fourth of July is the my favorite holiday, because there is always good food to eat, because we spend time with family, and especially because we watch colorful fireworks.

Thesis stateme

nt

Introduction Paragraph-Hook-Background information-Thesis statement (the bing, the bang, the bongo)

First Body Paragraph-The bing (first reason)-Supporting details/evidence and analysis-Link

The First Body Paragraph(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. The Fourth of July meal is fantastic, and so is sharing it with family.

The First Body Paragraph(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. The Fourth of July meal is fantastic, and so is sharing it with family.

Link

Introduction Paragraph-Hook-Background information-Thesis statement (the bing, the bang, the bongo)

First Body Paragraph-The bing (first reason)-Supporting details-Link

Second Body Paragraph-The bang (second reason)-Supporting details-Link

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. I love seeing my family, and I also love seeing fireworks!

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. I love seeing my family, and I also love seeing fireworks!

Link

Introduction Paragraph-Hook-Background information-Thesis statement (the bing, the bang, the bongo)

First Body Paragraph-The bing (first reason)-Supporting details-Link

Second Body Paragraph-The bang (second reason)-Supporting details-Link

Third Body Paragraph-The bongo (third reason)-Supporting details-The bongo again!

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.

The bongo again!

Introduction Paragraph-Hook-Background information-Thesis statement (the bing, the bang, the bongo)

First Body Paragraph-The bing (first reason)-Supporting details-Link

Second Body Paragraph-The bang (second reason)-Supporting details-Link

Third Body Paragraph-The bongo (third reason)-Supporting details-The bongo again!

Conclusion Paragraph-Thesis statement (the bing, the bang, the bongo)-Advice to the reader (call to action)

Conclusion(The bing, the bang, the bongo) In conclusion, eating good

food, being with my family, and watching the fireworks make the Fourth of July the best holiday ever. In fact, it’s never too early to start preparing for the Fourth. Why don’t you start making plans for your celebration today?

Thesis stateme

nt

Conclusion(The bing, the bang, the bongo) In conclusion, eating good

food, being with my family, and watching the fireworks make the Fourth of July the best holiday ever. In fact, it’s never too early to start preparing for the Fourth. Why don’t you start making plans for your celebration today?

Thesis stateme

nt

Suggested action

Let’s put

it all togethe

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Is there anything better than a good holiday? From the scary Halloween to the crazy April Fool’s Day, holidays are always an excuse to have fun! However, the Fourth of July is the my favorite holiday, because there is always good food to eat, because we spend time with family, and especially because we watch colorful fireworks. 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. The Fourth of July meal is fantastic, and so is sharing it with family. 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. I love seeing my family, and I also love seeing fireworks! 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.

In conclusion, eating good food, being with my family, and watching the fireworks make the Fourth of July the best holiday ever. In fact, it’s never too early to start preparing for the Fourth. Why don’t you start making plans for your celebration today?

Remember, writing is easy when you use

the Bing, the Bang, and the

Bongo!