Shhh...

I talk too much.
I have been told that this is a hazard of the profession, but I think I am beyond that. This is my first time teaching this subject, and I do not know any games or activities (other than the usual cooperative learning strategies) to break up the routine. I cannot get my technology working, so I have a board...and my voice.
Clues that I might be talking too much:
1) I had laryngitis by the second week of school.
2) My voice still has a sultry, deep, raspy layer under it (another week later).
3) I am thoroughly sick of hearing my own voice.
4) When I do hear my own voice, I automatically begin scanning for sleepers (even when I'm just greeting my dog).
5) I asked my students, who are lovely, loving, and respectful, if I talked too much, and they unanimously agreed.
Now what?
Do you know any activities for teaching the incident-response-reflection structure in a personal narrative? Fun games to teach syntax and how it impacts voice?
I am not looking to be more popular or well-liked. I want to engage my students so that they can connect with the material. If you are not an expert in the subject of English, could you share some sources with me? In the comment box below,please write to give me any tips or advice or tell me about resources (websites etc.) that I could visit to learn more.