The Bing, the Bang, and the Bongo: the 5 Paragraph Essay
The Bing, The Bang, and The Bongo
The Five-Paragraph Essay
Did you say FIVE paragraphs?
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.
Let’s create a real essay using the bing, the bang, and the bongo pattern as our guide. It’s easy!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let’s
put
it all
together!
My Favorite Holiday 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.
TRANSITIONS
The glue
that holds
your thoughts
together
My Favorite Holiday 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.
Common Transitions
First
First of all
Second
Secondly
Third
Next
Then
Afterwards
In the morning
In the evening
In addition
Also
More importantly
Finally
At last
Therefore
In summary
In conclusion
Don’t know what to write about? Use the bing, the bang, and the bongo to help you write about Anything!
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Journal Writing Prompts
Journal Writing Expository Prompt #1 FCAT
Writing Situation:
Classrooms can be uncomfortable.
Directions for Writing:
Think about why it is important for students to have comfortable classrooms
Now write to explain what changes you would make to a classroom to make it more comfortable
Journal Writing Expository Prompt #2 FCAT
Writing Situation:
Good work habits can be valuable.
Directions for Writing:
Think about why it is important to have good work habits.
Now write to explain the good work habits people should have.
Journal Writing Persuasive Prompt #3 FCAT
Writing Situation:
A State Legislator is considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.
Directions for Writing:
Think about the effect of having the voting age lowered from 18 to 16
Now write to convince the state legislator whether the voting age should or should not be lowered from 18 to 16
Journal Writing Persuasive Prompt #4 FCAT
Writing Situation:
A Newspaper Editor is considering writing a story about whether high school athletes should be paid to play sports for their schools.
Directions for Writing:
Think about the effect of having high school athletes getting paid to play sports for their schools.
Now write to convince the news paper editor whether high school athletes should be paid to play sports for their high schools.
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