One of the most important elements of writing is being aware of your audience. As much as you probably enjoy video games, do you believe your teacher would enjoy an argument about Call of Duty's multiplayer affecting other games? Probably not.
I'd suggest going back to the drawing board and think of another topic. Since this is an English class and your English teacher is going to be the one reading it, discuss an opinion about Amazon's Kindle or Barnes and Noble's Nook. Do you prefer the features of these electronic devices or is there something about a book that makes it easier to read? Which is more functional and affordable amongst e-readers? Etc. There are several facts and opinions you could formulate with just this one subject. Pick a topic that not only you would find interesting, but your teacher as well.
In the end, it's all about effective writing which is what your teacher is, or should be, teaching you. It's about sounding creditable, forming persuasive and logical arguments, and appealing to the writer's senses, or in this case, "interests". Perhaps ask your teacher about Ethos, Pathos, and Logos and he/she might be impressed by your question.
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