An approach to teaching integrated language skills in adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction is described. The technique uses a combination of classroom drama and role-playing, writing about the event, revision, publication, and follow-up activities to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Eight stages are defined and explained: (1) selection of a topic (e.g., a robbery), background preparation, and role assignment; (2) enactment, involving all class members and teacher; (3) student assumption of the roles of journalists to report the event; (4) first draft of a report; (5) second draft; (6) final draft; (7) "publication" in a school newspaper, on a bulletin board, or through class reading; and (8) follow-up activities. Suggestions for incorporating a cultural component are given, and a sampling of possible drama scenarios (robbery, wedding, fire, kidnapping) and related props is offered. The worksheet used to stimulate student ideas for writing, and a form for debriefing students about the event and the writing exercise are also included. (MSE)