Classmates are all working on the computers when you walk into class, the teacher is not in the class yet. Everyone is busy as you sit down. What do you say and do to find out what you should be doing?

You have homework in four classes tonight and don't know when each of them is due. You want to start on the one due first, but do not know what one that is. What do you do or say to get the help you need?

You don't quite understand the assignment your teacher just gave you. Everyone is working on the task and you aren't getting started. What should you do and/or say?