Ahhh, thanks everyone for responses. Classes are much better now. I've got a lot of interesting games to play from messing around with Smart Notebook. My classes rotate with the local teachers (so the students get me one lesson, a local teacher the next one, then me, local, and so on). The students really enjoy the games I made and found. One of the local teachers was telling me that her students even requested one of them during her class. Some games are competitive and really enjoyable for them. I also now use a 'big voice/low voice' approach to learning new words. Even the usual quiet students get into this. Basically, I tell them to use a big voice to say the words and raise my hands up really high. Then, I tell them to use a low voice and put my hands near the floor. My students are so used to this that I don't even have to tell them to use a big voice or a low voice anymore...I just raise or lower my hands. The children love this and it keeps them entertained.
~To clevermae: Now I do have a simple reward system in class. The students get awarded candy for achieving so many symbols through the lesson (based on participation). Also, the student with the most symbols gets to choose the game that we play to practice the new words. The reward system is great to implement!
~To alawton: The school's really strict about what we can't do. Now, we can't remove students from class...no matter how difficult they are. Keeping them active with the games and the high/low voice really pays off to keep the problem children under control. I still have a couple problem children...but I'm working on that.
To Jphilip woods: Now we use a small notebook to communicate with the parents. I records participation, attitude and other various information. The parents are very interested in this. I also include the content taught for the parents.
To rycfarley: I agree with changing the activities a lot. I had variety to my classes to keep them curious, practicing, and entertained. I found keeping the students entertained is a big help to keep them under control. I'm also glad I'm not the only one in this state. It's a pain but it's getting better. I've only been teaching since October of 2009. It can only get better.
TO kisito: I haven't checked out your TV style games yet but I will later tonight. Thanks!