Classroom Observation

I am currently at my table observing my class while they do independent work. What I am seeing is a representation of my failure to teach in an engaging and innovative way. I am struggling to create engaging lessons because of my current lack of curriculum and resources. Also, I have a lot of trouble with short term planning (day to day).

Here is what i see:
M is playing games. He always plays games no matter how much he is told not to.
K is sleeping. He is a nonpresence in the classroom.
V's laptop is at the help desk and is currently not doing anything.
K, T and J are half on task, completing their assignment and asking questions.
---After a walk through...
D is an advanced learner that I cannot reach no matter what I do; he is currently asleep.
---I need to start teach how I want to teach and stop messing around.
T is very bright but constantly gets frustrated when she doesn't understand math.
F and D have attendance issues and are so far behind that supporting them becomes a huge challenge.
There is a group that sits together and constantly misbehaves in very subtle ways. Even when split up their communication over IM or email detracts from their progress.
M surprised me by completing an online quiz with a 90% while playing a game the whole time.
K finally awoke with a grumpy look on his face at the end of class.

This section struggles the most with behavior and the content. They struggle with managing basic behaviors such as keeping their laptops closed during a modeling lesson. They also exhibit extreme apathy when it comes to actively engaging in the material. They are the section with the most "Not on the Radars" and "Novices".

I guess I was inspired to blog about this because I am tired of being unsuccessful. People always tell me that even when I don't feel successful I am always reaching some kids. I know this is true but I also know how much more successful I can be if I were more experienced, had more resources (state of the art technology doesn't count), were given feedback about my performance or just not have to worry about such extreme issues that accompany our struggle to build this school.

It seems as though, at this point, I need to focus all of my energy on my day to day planning and try to present the content in a meaningful and engaging way. As hard as that may be without a curriculum, it is absolutely necessary to be successful. I should try to outline a short term scope and sequence and then come up with activities as I go.